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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
This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
The Paper’s connection to The Office comes first from behind the cameras, as the documentary crew that chronicled Michael Scott, Pam Beesly et al chooses the Truth-Teller as its next subject.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Despite having what one assumes is the pick of the litter with A-list celebrities willing to lend their insights on McCartney, Wings and the Beatles, Neville wisely chooses to keep the outside voices to a minimum.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Spock theoretically could lie but chooses not to.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
If one of them chooses money, that person leaves with $250,000.
—Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Those $1 billion-plus prizes on all the ads only pay out that much, in total, if the winner chooses to receive their winnings in the form of a smaller annual payment spread out over decades – which virtually no one does.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
And Wednesday chooses her parents over her haughty grandmama Hester (Joanna Lumley).
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The market chooses opacity for a reason.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
The Paper’s connection to The Office comes first from behind the cameras, as the documentary crew that chronicled Michael Scott, Pam Beesly et al chooses the Truth-Teller as its next subject.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Despite having what one assumes is the pick of the litter with A-list celebrities willing to lend their insights on McCartney, Wings and the Beatles, Neville wisely chooses to keep the outside voices to a minimum.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Spock theoretically could lie but chooses not to.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
If one of them chooses money, that person leaves with $250,000.
—Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Those $1 billion-plus prizes on all the ads only pay out that much, in total, if the winner chooses to receive their winnings in the form of a smaller annual payment spread out over decades – which virtually no one does.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
And Wednesday chooses her parents over her haughty grandmama Hester (Joanna Lumley).
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The market chooses opacity for a reason.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
Verb
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If the winner selects the annuity option, the claimant will receive one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sifford will hold the position for two years unless the commission selects a replacement before then.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reese wants great players in Chicago?—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Today’s consumer wants products that reflect their identity and values, and papers are part of that equation.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Because Gateway cousin track New Hampshire kicks off the next round, and another cousin track, Phoenix, decides the championship.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dexter decides to gather all the files on him and other killers to take with him.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Keep scrolling for fall decor picks from the Magnolia collection at Target, starting at $5.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Snag top picks from the sale below before items sell out.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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First, consider the impact that awareness of how AI works can have on how someone opts to make use of AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hinkle opts for flat twists, halo braids, and two-strand twists to minimize manipulation and keep the scalp accessible for moisturizing.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Usually, my daughter prefers books with a sense of humor.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Neutrogena Clean Face Oil-free Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Recor prefers this oil-free SPF for his face while flying.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ned and Mare have another flirty exchange at the bar, but her date Theo is ready to leave, so Ned just wishes them a good night.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
7 Sep. 2025
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Farmiga wishes Lorraine Warren, who died in 2019, could have been there with them.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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