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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
Jens generally chooses his words carefully, and is, what’s more, particularly reticent just after finishing a long and difficult winter delivery trip; what’s a person supposed to do with words in a blizzard anyway, up on a stormy heath and all directions lost?
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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Instead of letting that hold her back, Valancy chooses to be open about her feelings instead.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
But Gaffigan chooses to not go there, siting the pandemic as an example.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
City Council chooses seven, the mayor chooses two, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance chooses two and Foundation for the Carolina chooses one.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
And in Wednesday’s conference call to investors after posting third quarter results, Rosenfeld expressed caution in connection to where the firm chooses to source, even though the reduction in the tariff rate on China is a welcome development.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
On Thursday, Patriots outside linebackers coach Mike Smith pulled back the curtain on how the defensive staff chooses to pressure quarterbacks.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Yet, despite his undeniable impact, Bangladesh remains a figure who often chooses substance over spotlight—a quiet architect of modern rap and R&B’s evolution.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2025
One side chooses me, the other sacrifices love completely.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Instead of letting that hold her back, Valancy chooses to be open about her feelings instead.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
But Gaffigan chooses to not go there, siting the pandemic as an example.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
City Council chooses seven, the mayor chooses two, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance chooses two and Foundation for the Carolina chooses one.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
And in Wednesday’s conference call to investors after posting third quarter results, Rosenfeld expressed caution in connection to where the firm chooses to source, even though the reduction in the tariff rate on China is a welcome development.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
On Thursday, Patriots outside linebackers coach Mike Smith pulled back the curtain on how the defensive staff chooses to pressure quarterbacks.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Yet, despite his undeniable impact, Bangladesh remains a figure who often chooses substance over spotlight—a quiet architect of modern rap and R&B’s evolution.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2025
One side chooses me, the other sacrifices love completely.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
Verb
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The Shrine Bowl selects roughly 100 of the top college football players from across the nation and almost all of them are either drafted, signed after the draft or attend a rookie mini camp.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The program selects project ideas that showcase the cinematic medium as a tool for social change.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Everybody wants to have a play and that’s a positive thing.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to court documents, the Marathon County Sheriff's Office notifies ICE of every person booked into the jail who was not born in the United States, and asks if the agency wants a detainer.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Major carriers are required to automatically rebook passengers whose flights are canceled at no charge — or refund the airfare if the passenger decides not to accept the new flight.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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The story follows the complications that arise in female friendships when one of the characters decides to pose for a high school photography project.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That was true when there were committee picks figuring into the mix, and true since those were done away with.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Shop picks from Kelly Clarkson, Martha Stewart, Joanna Gaines’ home lines, and more while prices start just $15.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Igor scans the workbench, ultimately choosing a box of candies and mints, a delightfully absurd solution that still pleases his master.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Our project, after the rule and collapse of the Hamas-ISIS government, is to secure the people and move them through the transitional phase … to civilian institutions that govern in a way that pleases God, far from their personal interests.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One character opts to stay behind as her family logs in upcountry.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Chaos ensues after Gabriel opts to swap Arj’s life with that of his wealthy employer Jeff (played by Rogen, 43).—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Like Penn, though, Roversi generally prefers to work in a more familiar and settled space.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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Murphy prefers to live in the present.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In that scenario, the school doesn’t claim the coach engaged in any wrongdoing but instead simply wishes to replace the coach.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Thank you for all of the birthday wishes.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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