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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
Keep scrolling to see who chooses a more extensive approach to their skin-care regimen, and who prefers a streamlined, less-is-more plan of action.
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Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 31 Mar. 2026
In a modern Danish farming family, the patriarch Gorm unexpectedly chooses to pass the family farm to his youngest daughter, Astrid, causing a deep rift.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
But not everyone who moves into an area chooses public schools.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The problem is that whatever proposal the NBA chooses won’t go into effect until next season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), located in Switzerland, chooses hurricane names several years in advance based on strict criteria.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
But the Yankees and Skenes rumors won't stop, and most likely won't end, until he's either traded, signs an extension with the Pirates, or reaches free agency and chooses another team.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The 15-year-old has a strong love for reading and often chooses chapter books, happily spending time getting lost in a good story.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The Monday, March 23 episode showed part two of battle rounds, which is where members of the same team sing a duet, and then the judge chooses one to advance to the knockout stage.
—Ella Gonzales
march 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 31 Mar. 2026
In a modern Danish farming family, the patriarch Gorm unexpectedly chooses to pass the family farm to his youngest daughter, Astrid, causing a deep rift.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
But not everyone who moves into an area chooses public schools.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The problem is that whatever proposal the NBA chooses won’t go into effect until next season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), located in Switzerland, chooses hurricane names several years in advance based on strict criteria.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
But the Yankees and Skenes rumors won't stop, and most likely won't end, until he's either traded, signs an extension with the Pirates, or reaches free agency and chooses another team.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The 15-year-old has a strong love for reading and often chooses chapter books, happily spending time getting lost in a good story.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The Monday, March 23 episode showed part two of battle rounds, which is where members of the same team sing a duet, and then the judge chooses one to advance to the knockout stage.
—Ella Gonzales
march 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
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Each year, the Hall of Fame selects just three inductees, with honorees representing distinct categories that recognize different corners of country music’s legacy, according to its website.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The usual group of folks embracing the challenge of a rebuild are minimum-salary journeymen looking for a fair opportunity, and draftees the team selects.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 What quiet truth wants a little space?—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 What quiet truth wants a little space?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That supervisor, alone, decides where elders will go.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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There is no defeat quite like sitting down for a gaming session after a 10-hour workday, hoping to get your woes out by winning some battles, but your ancient monitor decides to act up.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Celebrity book clubs often also try to funnel their high-profile picks into buzzy on-screen adaptations.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, that’s not a reasonable expectation, no matter how many draft picks the Dolphins have.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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But a little later, Laura asks to stay with this good Samaritan rather than go with the EMTs, an arrangement that clearly pleases Betty.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If San Francisco opts to keep Webb on regular rest, his second start of the season would be on Monday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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There will also be hard consequences if Trump opts to declare victory and end America’s involvement in a war that could become long and costly.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over the years, she’s owned or rented a handful of properties in both Southern California and her native New York City, but now prefers the calm of the West Coast to the bustle of the East.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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And unlike her other clients, the Knox prefers to arrange for delivery and pickup on their end.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her donor, John, wishes to remain anonymous to the public so asked that his last name not be used, but has become like family to her.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to inside sources, Prince William wishes to establish a meaningful relationship with Mullally, knowing that the Archbishop will also preside over his future coronation and will, in fact, be his superior in the Church.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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