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as in selects
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
choose a computer that best suits your needs
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as in wants
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in decides
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 chooses
But these events unfold with minimal theatrics — the film’s most shocking development takes place entirely off-screen — as Meeks chooses instead to focus on their aftermath, bathing it in the cool blue light of early morning.
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Katie Rife, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
Thierry chooses to harvest his fruit a bit early to maintain freshness and pronounced fruit flavors, and his winemaking choice is very evident in this delicious Cabernet Franc.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
The mess showed that the stories the Smithsonian chooses to tell are even stronger than the Smithsonian itself.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
On another note, the Town has minimal say in what the owner of the property chooses to do with their property.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Runway producer Nikki Strickler chooses the designers and retailers each season.
—Suzanne S. Brown, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
If a property owner chooses to contract the city to replace their lead pipes, the city can invoice the property owner directly, or the property owner can opt to pay the bill through their property taxes over a 15-year period, Pauly said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
No one who works at the Academy chooses the categories.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2026
With the tension finally diffused, Ainsley reconsiders her decision and chooses to give dorm life another shot.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Katie Rife, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
Thierry chooses to harvest his fruit a bit early to maintain freshness and pronounced fruit flavors, and his winemaking choice is very evident in this delicious Cabernet Franc.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
The mess showed that the stories the Smithsonian chooses to tell are even stronger than the Smithsonian itself.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
On another note, the Town has minimal say in what the owner of the property chooses to do with their property.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Runway producer Nikki Strickler chooses the designers and retailers each season.
—Suzanne S. Brown, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
If a property owner chooses to contract the city to replace their lead pipes, the city can invoice the property owner directly, or the property owner can opt to pay the bill through their property taxes over a 15-year period, Pauly said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
No one who works at the Academy chooses the categories.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2026
With the tension finally diffused, Ainsley reconsiders her decision and chooses to give dorm life another shot.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
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Rick Warner, the director of film studies at the University of North Carolina, deliberately selects films with slow pacing and subtle details, such as Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, a three-hour movie that mostly follows a woman doing chores in her apartment.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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The program selects 100 students who are entering their junior year of college.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
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Biological factors are also something the APA wants to incorporate better into the DSM.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Not everyone can afford or wants to pay for an expensive pair of noise-canceling headphones, especially if they only get used during air travel.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Amazon is spending heavily on marketing — even as the company shed 16,000 workers just days before the film’s release — possibly because Prime Video exec Mike Hopkins, the guy who ultimately decides marketing budgets for the streamer’s films, is known to lean conservative.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Who decides to ask the questions, and who decides to write?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nnaji and picks for Jones might sound pretty nice to Denver fans, but basketball reasons aside, why would the Magic agree to that when its goal would also be to decrease payroll?—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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The three-team deal included the Chicago Bulls, who received veteran Dario Saric and future second-round draft picks from Sacramento and Cleveland.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The new emphasis, and the current EPA’s view that economic interests should be critical to environmental rules, pleases many business groups.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the board opts for the happy-go-lucky concert attendee kicking back a beer or two as its foil to scary THC use.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Re-signing outside linebacker Odafe Oweh will be among the Chargers’ priorities, especially if pending free agent Khalil Mack opts for retirement.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Warsh is a frequent Fed critic who prefers lower interest rates, yet is also a fiscal moderate who is more cautious about deploying heavy monetary strategies, USA TODAY reported.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The film’s vintage patina doesn’t detract from rising actor Will Price’s confident performance as an immature mobster who prefers bitcoin to stacks of Benjamins.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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There were points Landfair wishes her parents could have had the discernment to intervene.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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Birthday wishes are in order for Oprah Winfrey!—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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