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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2
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
In a variable annuity, the account owner chooses how the account is invested among funds offered by the insurer.
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Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
As Season 2 unfolds, the two young couples will be tested and separated once again by forces beyond their control, as every clan chooses a side in the rebellion.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Wayne and Faye escape the compound moments before the feds move in, while Laurie chooses to hang herself to avoid going to prison.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 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
Maybe right after lunchtime or dinnertime, everyone takes the time to notice what needs to go back to its place or chooses a specific room to tackle.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Bluestein chooses to overlook that.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Eisenhower ultimately chooses to postpone based on Stagg’s forecast, vindicated when Sunday’s sunny skies suddenly shift to stormy ones during morning church.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
What a company shows — or chooses to leave out of its content — is a reflection of its values.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
As Season 2 unfolds, the two young couples will be tested and separated once again by forces beyond their control, as every clan chooses a side in the rebellion.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Wayne and Faye escape the compound moments before the feds move in, while Laurie chooses to hang herself to avoid going to prison.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 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
Maybe right after lunchtime or dinnertime, everyone takes the time to notice what needs to go back to its place or chooses a specific room to tackle.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Bluestein chooses to overlook that.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Eisenhower ultimately chooses to postpone based on Stagg’s forecast, vindicated when Sunday’s sunny skies suddenly shift to stormy ones during morning church.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
What a company shows — or chooses to leave out of its content — is a reflection of its values.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
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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
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Marketing management selects the target market or markets according to the firm’s financial and managerial capacities.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The conversation, naturally, is about Lindsay and Danielle making up, and then Kyle wants Danielle to apologize to Amanda for having recently treated her badly.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Follmer wants to have movie showings in the natural amphitheater below the garden.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 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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Here are my top budget-friendly destination picks for 2026, along with some suggestions for where to stay to keep the savings coming.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Had the rule been in place for the Heat’s past three lottery visits, the Heat would have had the second (this year), second (2019) and first (2017) picks in those second rounds.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 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
Verb
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The Apollo Gold adds green structural overlays, while the Shadow Red opts for black.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The Surya tiny house avoids this and instead opts for a spacious single-floor interior that's well-suited to comfortable long-term living.—
Adam Williams
May 25,
New Atlas,
25 May 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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Increasingly, that connection runs through creators which is why creator wishes now make up roughly a third of all entertainment wishes granted.—
Jon Youshaei,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Best wishes to Naperville Central.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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