as in choice
the act or process of selecting
the choosing of a new mayor is often left to a few voters, unfortunately
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as in selecting
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 pleasing
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in deciding
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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as in preferring
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Recent Examples of choosing
Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
Gen Z isn't settling for traditionally budget-friendly destinations—they're choosing iconic, culture-rich cities during the off-season.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, scripted programming, viewed at times of the audience’s own choosing, is less powerful than a key NFL or NBA game, which demands to be watched live.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The last man standing takes home a cash prize and a single wish of his choosing, fulfilled by the government for the rest of his life.
—Air Mail, 30 Aug. 2025
The Citi Strata Card, which replaces the Citi Rewards+ Card (no longer available), offers a way to earn Citi ThankYou® Rewards in a number of helpful categories, like at supermarkets and transit, and in one category of your choosing.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
—Bob Sponseller, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
This does actually include a free pass to go potty in any location of their choosing at any time without consequence or reprimand.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The woman agrees with that perspective and is choosing to look at it as a learning experience.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Pritchard committed to Florida State in October 2023, choosing the Seminoles over Miami, Florida and UCF, among others.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In choosing to leave Dido behind, Virgil’s Aeneas identifies himself as a leader who could temporarily behave as Antony had done—but who chooses instead to reject love and pleasure for the good of the Roman state.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Global corporations need to be careful in choosing which water charity to support.
—Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For Belly, choosing one brother means a lifetime of awkward encounters with the other.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
In addition to just sharing data about the grants given by the Community Development Division, the portal was also designed to show what staff considers when choosing which projects to fund, according to the city’s news release announcing the portal.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The commission's work built on earlier efforts begun in 2021 and resumed after a prior panel disbanded in 2023 without choosing replacements.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Customers can wrap the truck’s exterior paneling in a color or print of their choosing, as well as customize lighting and tires, and even convert the two-passenger flat bed truck into a 5-person SUV.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
Gen Z isn't settling for traditionally budget-friendly destinations—they're choosing iconic, culture-rich cities during the off-season.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, scripted programming, viewed at times of the audience’s own choosing, is less powerful than a key NFL or NBA game, which demands to be watched live.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The last man standing takes home a cash prize and a single wish of his choosing, fulfilled by the government for the rest of his life.
—Air Mail, 30 Aug. 2025
The Citi Strata Card, which replaces the Citi Rewards+ Card (no longer available), offers a way to earn Citi ThankYou® Rewards in a number of helpful categories, like at supermarkets and transit, and in one category of your choosing.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
—Bob Sponseller, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
This does actually include a free pass to go potty in any location of their choosing at any time without consequence or reprimand.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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Soaking legumes and choosing whole grains over refined grains can improve your magnesium absorption.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The woman agrees with that perspective and is choosing to look at it as a learning experience.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Pritchard committed to Florida State in October 2023, choosing the Seminoles over Miami, Florida and UCF, among others.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In choosing to leave Dido behind, Virgil’s Aeneas identifies himself as a leader who could temporarily behave as Antony had done—but who chooses instead to reject love and pleasure for the good of the Roman state.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Global corporations need to be careful in choosing which water charity to support.
—Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For Belly, choosing one brother means a lifetime of awkward encounters with the other.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
In addition to just sharing data about the grants given by the Community Development Division, the portal was also designed to show what staff considers when choosing which projects to fund, according to the city’s news release announcing the portal.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The commission's work built on earlier efforts begun in 2021 and resumed after a prior panel disbanded in 2023 without choosing replacements.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
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This grew far beyond the typical choice routes coming out of the backfield.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Red twig dogwood Red twig dogwood is another great choice.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Las Vegas Raiders completely revamped their backfield this offseason, selecting Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick of the NFL Draft and also adding former Pro Bowl running back Raheem Mostert in free agency.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Two-time Oscar-winning director Alexander Payne (The Holdovers, Sideways) chaired the panel of global film figures tasked with the difficult duty of selecting this year’s winners.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cracker Barrel is acknowledging that its new logo is not pleasing people – while still standing by its new look.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Francis goes on to add that many AI models learn from every user interaction, which is then used to make up new data with the goal of pleasing the user, which is a big ethical concern.—
Varuna Srinivasan,
Allure,
25 Aug. 2025
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The two stuck close to each other's sides while posing for the cameras, even deciding to share a smooch to celebrate the exciting night.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said Sunday government officials did not conduct any data projections before deciding to roll back vaccine mandates to assess the impact this move would have on the state’s overall case numbers.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
7 Sep. 2025
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With less than two months out to Election Day, this year's elections -- ranging from hot-button mayoral and gubernatorial contests to a vote over new congressional maps -- are set to ramp up as candidates begin to make their final pitches to voters.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The county Board of Supervisors directed the changes in response to concerns that had long existed for a small faction of grassroots activists but took on new fervor after the 2024 election — when voters installed three new Republican members of the board.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both are solid options in their own ways, and picking one would no doubt harm the other.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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After more than an hour on the road, the team arrived at a cluster of trailers behind a long dirt path on a grower’s property in South Haven, tight quarters where farmworkers rest after long-hour shifts picking fruit under the Michigan sun.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern’s contract, amid his high price tag and his less frequent broadcasting schedule.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Benee Benee put her own spin on the makeup trend, opting for thin cat-eye liner and a matte burgundy lip shade.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Managers are increasingly opting to retrain their employees rather than axing them.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Choosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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