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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
Allison Riley, an executive with one of the project’s developers, said if the city chooses not to appeal the judge’s ruling and stops fighting the project, groundbreaking could occur late next year, with the development finished by 2030.
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Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
John Early, as anyone encountering his work soon apprehends, chooses the latter.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Louis chooses to be with Armand instead of Lestat.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
The service convenes a group of officers, called a promotion board, that examines the records of eligible officers and chooses the most qualified.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
If the team chooses to go for it and fails to cross midfield, the opposing team takes over at the spot of the last play.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Anyway, Sincere chooses Melanie, leaving Aniya with KC.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 June 2026
In a variable annuity, the account owner chooses how the account is invested among funds offered by the insurer.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
That means pricing is highly dependent not just on the type of request but on the specific model that a user chooses.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
John Early, as anyone encountering his work soon apprehends, chooses the latter.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Louis chooses to be with Armand instead of Lestat.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
The service convenes a group of officers, called a promotion board, that examines the records of eligible officers and chooses the most qualified.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
If the team chooses to go for it and fails to cross midfield, the opposing team takes over at the spot of the last play.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Anyway, Sincere chooses Melanie, leaving Aniya with KC.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 June 2026
In a variable annuity, the account owner chooses how the account is invested among funds offered by the insurer.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
That means pricing is highly dependent not just on the type of request but on the specific model that a user chooses.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
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Traditional approaches were sequential - owner selects the architect and design firm, the design is completed, bids are invited from contractors, after which construction begins.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Each volume’s series editor selects notable work from hundreds of magazines, journals, and websites, and a special guest editor, a leading writer in the field, then makes the final selection for the anthology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The petition states that Nick Reiner still wants Jackson to represent him, and that Jackson is still willing to do so if funds can be obtained.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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This model is for everyone who wants to know both what is likely to happen in an upcoming soccer match, but also why.—
Ethan Douglas,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Now, technology decides everything.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Deborah decides to pursue treatment after all, if only to buy enough time to work a little more.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Below, shop my top summer travel picks from Quince, starting at $32.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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And to soften the deal, my top picks start at just $10.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Gibbard hides from rain, opts for Irish goodbyes, and resorts to giving himself pep talks to drag himself out of bed.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2026
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Designer Joni Burden often opts for a material like beadboard that coordinates with the other wood elements in the space.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Grill, baby, grill This pitmaster (who probably owns a reliable Weber) prefers traditional grilling techniques and flavors with the classic (and signature) grill marks stamped on all his creations.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Usually, life prefers to use the lighter form.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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According to sources, Charles wishes to leave her the Keppel Tiara, a diamond-and-ruby piece valued at around $44,000, which originally belonged to Alice Keppel, Camilla’s great-great-grandmother.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
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Ned wishes to reveal Joffrey’s illegitimacy, but is instead betrayed by Littlefinger (Aidan Gillen), imprisoned by Cersei, and beheaded in a public execution on Joffrey's orders.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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