1
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
Opponents and education lawyers say that the Education Code requires a vote no matter which route the board chooses to start the detachment process.
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
The new Rosemary’s in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood is a restaurant that chooses lightness and brightness.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
If Jones chooses Indy, Rodgers could be in serious play for Minnesota, and then Wilson could end up back in Pittsburgh — with the Giants on the outside looking in.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
Whichever stove one chooses, it's supplemented by a fast-zapping 700-W microwave.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
If Georgescu chooses to challenge the BEC’s decision before a Monday evening deadline, Romania’s constitutional court would then consider his appeal.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
If Jones chooses the Vikings, Rodgers’ options would shrink to the Steelers and Giants.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2025
No halfway measure, but Bove still wants to keep his hooks in the fish in case Washington chooses to resume the matter later on (and to make sure that Adams follows their directives).
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
The new Rosemary’s in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood is a restaurant that chooses lightness and brightness.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
If Jones chooses Indy, Rodgers could be in serious play for Minnesota, and then Wilson could end up back in Pittsburgh — with the Giants on the outside looking in.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
Whichever stove one chooses, it's supplemented by a fast-zapping 700-W microwave.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
If Georgescu chooses to challenge the BEC’s decision before a Monday evening deadline, Romania’s constitutional court would then consider his appeal.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
If Jones chooses the Vikings, Rodgers’ options would shrink to the Steelers and Giants.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2025
No halfway measure, but Bove still wants to keep his hooks in the fish in case Washington chooses to resume the matter later on (and to make sure that Adams follows their directives).
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
Verb
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Out of the box, the firewall analyzes new programs and decides whether to allow network access.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pilate caves and decides to crucify Jesus, whom Christians believe rose from the dead three days later.—
Nathanael Andrade,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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Both players were consensus top ten picks early on in the draft process, but now often fall to the teens or early twenties.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The protagonist picks themselves up again only to ultimately end up in a bad situation.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
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Because the series opts to focus more on the societal factors that make such a killing plausible than on Jamie’s specific desires and concerns, its perspective is only ever that of an outsider.—
Inkoo Kang,
The New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2025
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Someone who asks for something directly versus someone who opts for a more sheepish approach marks a good example of the outcomes of one's upbringing.—
David Oliver,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To Vanessa, who prefers running a crime empire and still feels skeptical of Fisk’s port plans, politics is all ego.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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The natural left-hander prefers to finish with his right hand in lane and around the basket.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some towns have seen large drops in their grand lists caused in part by changes made in recent years to the state law that determines how local officials figure the value of cars for property tax purposes.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bordeaux is divided by the Left Bank and Right Bank, which basically determines whether your wine has more Cab (Left Bank) or more Merlot (Right Bank).—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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