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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
Only antitrust laws prevented Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster from merging, though whenever a Larry Ellison or a Mark Zuckerberg chooses to buy one of the Big Five in the future, who will there be to stop them (and little needs to be said here about Jeff Bezos).
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Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Meta responds to smart glasses privacy concerns Meta says media captured by its smart glasses remains on the user's device unless the user chooses to share it.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Now, not every American chooses to come home.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Bale has the more interesting role as the youth who at first chooses Hitler out of expedience, but then becomes seduced by power and status.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
That doesn’t mean Sullivan, whose decision this is, chooses Willis.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
While Mi-rae chooses to devote most of her free time to real-life dating, two characters end the series as Boyfriend on Demand subscribers.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
But the record of success in regime-change initiatives is sparse, especially when the nation seeking a revolution chooses to engage only from a distance.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
Given the money swirling around the region, if the EU chooses to probe that particular element of the deal then it will be closely scrutinized, and could act as something of a test case for future deals.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Meta responds to smart glasses privacy concerns Meta says media captured by its smart glasses remains on the user's device unless the user chooses to share it.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Now, not every American chooses to come home.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Bale has the more interesting role as the youth who at first chooses Hitler out of expedience, but then becomes seduced by power and status.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
That doesn’t mean Sullivan, whose decision this is, chooses Willis.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
While Mi-rae chooses to devote most of her free time to real-life dating, two characters end the series as Boyfriend on Demand subscribers.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
But the record of success in regime-change initiatives is sparse, especially when the nation seeking a revolution chooses to engage only from a distance.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
Given the money swirling around the region, if the EU chooses to probe that particular element of the deal then it will be closely scrutinized, and could act as something of a test case for future deals.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
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The parade committee selects the grand marshal based on heritage, community involvement, and outreach ability.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Whom Indianapolis selects next month could be greatly affected by the decisions the team makes this month.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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That’s the version of himself Arenas wants to recapture.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the Afrikaans world of my childhood, dancing often meant the stolid vastrap (tight-step), the terrible langarm (long-arm, a two-step that desperately wants to be a one-step), or, worst of all, volkspele (national or popular games), compulsory in Afrikaans-medium state-run schools.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jackson is aghast when Wahlberg shows up fat and scraggly for filming, ultimately firing him and hiring Ryan Gosling, who secretly thinks Wahlberg had the right idea but decides to keep his mouth shut.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The desirable outcome is that a jury, which decides questions of fact, decides that social media is addictive and it was designed to maximize engagement.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Oil surges as Iran picks Khamenei’s son as supreme leader, but comes off a tad after the Financial Times reported about talks on a possible coordinated release of reserves.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Shop our favorite statement picks and goes-with-everything bags to complete every outfit.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Ellie does a great job with Christian’s birthday cake, which pleases Ben.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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That creates healthy breadth readings and pleases professional stock pickers, though in the past has not been associated with strong index advances.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Jessie opts to call on her favorite sheriff cowboy for help.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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This project by Pamela Hope Designs opts for a uniform tile in a soft, soothing color, creating a sense of calm and space.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tenev prefers to write his thoughts down by hand each night.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Cabrera prefers his catchers not moving their mitt to the corners during spring to better help with preparation and practice for targeting his pitches within the zone.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The police dispatcher, who now wishes to remain anonymous, is a 22-year-old who's serving in the Navy Reserve.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Miss Manners only wishes everyone would calm down.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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