1
as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
choose a computer that best suits your needs
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2
as in to want
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in to decide
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
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Recent Examples of choose
Oba Femi will almost certainly choose Roman Reigns.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
The film traces a father-son relationship across several years through recurring dialogues, with the director choosing to leave the conclusion open.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
Pace yourself, and choose the next clear step.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 20 June 2026
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
The film traces a father-son relationship across several years through recurring dialogues, with the director choosing to leave the conclusion open.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
Pace yourself, and choose the next clear step.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
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Legendary Georgia Tech baseball coach Danny Hall has been selected for induction to the College Baseball Hall of Fame, the College Baseball Foundation announced on Thursday.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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All five candidates focused on ensuring the person selected is properly qualified and prepared for the position and that there wouldn’t be friction between roles like the city manager and City Council.—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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The California Fair Political Practices Commission said 34 of the violations were for failing to report on time that Newsom and his staff directed outreach from companies and foundations that wanted to help after the Los Angeles wildfires to the California Fire Foundation.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Chiron moving into Taurus wants to reshape your habits.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Attorneys for the Justice Department asked Cooper for more time to respond to Beatty, saying the Kennedy Center is still deciding how to proceed.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Lucky decides to take Mason to his first baseball game in Atlanta, only to encounter a series of complications and setbacks for which fatherhood, grief, and economic barriers are a distinct part of the Black American experience.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Dominic placed Asher on the back of his pick-up truck to capture the moment before entering the ballpark together, the first of many.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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This is when the debtor, aware that his vehicle is in jeopardy, makes an appointment, through the lender, to have a repossessor pick it up.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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The post, and the idea of them as a couple, did not please the Bravo faithful.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest lend an auteur’s touch to the material, creating something that stands on its own while still bearing some of the MCU’s crowd pleasing flourishes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Trump steered away from the baby blue and white colors that Air Force One has sported since the Kennedy administration, opting for an entirely new livery.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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One reliever, Sam Hentges, abstained from wearing the Pride Night cap entirely, opting for the standard Giants cap with a black base and orange logo.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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The Athletic reported that the Heat preferred to include guard Davion Mitchell in the trade instead of Jakucionis, but the Bucks didn’t want Mitchell’s short-term deal.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Add a Physical Barrier Since ticks prefer to hide in grass and other plants and brush, adding a non-plant barrier like wood chips or gravel can stop ticks from ever crawling into your yard.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
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Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.—
Sofia Saric
June 23,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Those wishing to attend the events will need to pass through magnetometers and bag-checks, officials said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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