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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
It is set in the summer of 1977 after Victoria Leonard’s world changes forever when Caitlin Somers chooses her as a friend.
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Peter White, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Needham Research analyst Laura Martin also suggested that advertising could be much higher if Apple chooses to go down that path, but Ternus could also use Apple’s $67 billion or so in cash to other, more ambitious use-cases.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
But that conversation will come only if Iran chooses to return to the neighborly fold of the Gulf.
—Nawaf M. Al-Thani, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
If the government chooses to appeal the dismissal, the case could continue in court.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Presumably whichever region fetches the higher price will be the one Dairyland chooses in the future.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Compounding this significantly is how Florida chooses to develop.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
In a county with more than 800 ALFs, Hernandez typically chooses from a collection of her preferred homes, colleagues said.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
When someone chooses to spend time with you, that choice forecloses other possibilities.
—Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Peter White, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Needham Research analyst Laura Martin also suggested that advertising could be much higher if Apple chooses to go down that path, but Ternus could also use Apple’s $67 billion or so in cash to other, more ambitious use-cases.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
But that conversation will come only if Iran chooses to return to the neighborly fold of the Gulf.
—Nawaf M. Al-Thani, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
If the government chooses to appeal the dismissal, the case could continue in court.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Presumably whichever region fetches the higher price will be the one Dairyland chooses in the future.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Compounding this significantly is how Florida chooses to develop.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
In a county with more than 800 ALFs, Hernandez typically chooses from a collection of her preferred homes, colleagues said.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
When someone chooses to spend time with you, that choice forecloses other possibilities.
—Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
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Teenagers who don’t want to play for an NAHL franchise that selects them can search for other leagues in which to skate, which is what several potential Mallards chose to do this season.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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An attention mechanism then selects the most relevant data points, while a Kolmogorov-Arnold Network performs the final prediction of position.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the status quo is upended by the arrival of Kyra Marshall (Anika Noni Rose), a woman with young kids who wants a stop sign for safety reasons.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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India wants to diversify its sourcing away from China in these sectors, Malik said, adding that shipbuilding and automotive steel are further areas of interest to India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Elle Fanning stars as Margo Millet, an aspiring writer who decides to make money fast via OnlyFans; Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman play her parents, a former Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chandler Levack‘s new film is structured like a Russian nesting doll of roommate stories, as the two girls are confronted by a guidance counselor who decides to tell them another story of freshman year roommates who didn’t get along at first.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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Give your jacket collection a makeover with these lightweight Quince picks starting at $50.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Their current, championship-contending rotation includes late second-round draft picks Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe, each of whom proved their NBA abilities playing heavy minutes in mostly losing efforts.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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There’s almost never a solution that pleases everyone.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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Tied with a Bow Jessica Williams opts for a monochrome white 'fit at the Shrinking event during the 2026 PaleyFest in Los Angeles on April 7.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Put through reasonable paces, the Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE transitions from street driving to natural obstacles with aplomb, whether the operator allows the onboard computer systems to choose the driving mode or opts for manual choice.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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The taskmaster prefers structure, discipline and long-term strategy, but Aries is impulsive, immediate and self-focused.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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But Pagliocca is a dealer, an executive who prefers to stay on the move and keep busy on the phones — and, at times, perhaps take on extra risk as a result.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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These mining projects depend heavily on the efficiency and expertise of ANC contractors operating through the 8(a) program — the one Hegseth wishes to dismantle.—
Kelly Sloan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Thank you everyone for all the love and birthday wishes.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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