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 preferring
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1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of choosing
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The ceremony, officiant, dinner, production on the beach or a resort location of their choosing, flowers, cake, champagne, and photography were all included for less than what economy flights themselves might cost (just $3,500 to start).
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The role of Goodell, or a designee of his choosing, serving as the arbitrator has become the central controversy in the case.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
As the winner, Adebayo will receive a $100,000 donation from the NBA for a non-profit organization of his choosing.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Secondly, select an attorney of your own choosing who works for you.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
That's elite golf content in the attire of her choosing.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Now, viewers for dramas, comedies and reality shows are harder to come by, because people now have the leeway to watch their favorites at any moment of their own choosing.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 May 2026
Those allow golfers to get custom text or email alerts for times and courses of their choosing, a key pain point from their playing days.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
How does choosing Gwen Graham help push Florida and Democrats into the future?
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Bill O'Reilly, head of innovation at the reinsurer Greenlight Re, said his firm had aimed AI at ingesting submissions to speed up the review rather than at choosing what to insure, according to a recap by the trade title IA Magazine.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But there have not been clear rules around what sorts of products can be offered and how the CFTC is going to consider what’s in the public interest when choosing to accept or reject these contracts.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
There’s nothing preventing people from choosing things.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 12 June 2026
The couple's romance blossomed throughout the season, with Brett ultimately choosing Quinn, 26, during the finale.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The chances of 3-star Mississippi tackle DJ Dotson choosing UGA are higher than most think.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Nearly half of global travelers are scaling back their travel plans, with many choosing domestic trips instead, according to Allianz Partners' Global Travel Confidence Index.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Noun
Lee said that since Hollywood Thai began working with influencers, the owners typically have not paid for posts but instead comp four or five dishes of the influencer’s choosing.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The ceremony, officiant, dinner, production on the beach or a resort location of their choosing, flowers, cake, champagne, and photography were all included for less than what economy flights themselves might cost (just $3,500 to start).
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The role of Goodell, or a designee of his choosing, serving as the arbitrator has become the central controversy in the case.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
As the winner, Adebayo will receive a $100,000 donation from the NBA for a non-profit organization of his choosing.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Secondly, select an attorney of your own choosing who works for you.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
That's elite golf content in the attire of her choosing.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Now, viewers for dramas, comedies and reality shows are harder to come by, because people now have the leeway to watch their favorites at any moment of their own choosing.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 May 2026
Those allow golfers to get custom text or email alerts for times and courses of their choosing, a key pain point from their playing days.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Verb
In her acceptance speech, Swift said choosing to be a songwriter was easy, then fought back tears while thanking her family.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
How does choosing Gwen Graham help push Florida and Democrats into the future?
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Bill O'Reilly, head of innovation at the reinsurer Greenlight Re, said his firm had aimed AI at ingesting submissions to speed up the review rather than at choosing what to insure, according to a recap by the trade title IA Magazine.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But there have not been clear rules around what sorts of products can be offered and how the CFTC is going to consider what’s in the public interest when choosing to accept or reject these contracts.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
There’s nothing preventing people from choosing things.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 12 June 2026
The couple's romance blossomed throughout the season, with Brett ultimately choosing Quinn, 26, during the finale.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The chances of 3-star Mississippi tackle DJ Dotson choosing UGA are higher than most think.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Nearly half of global travelers are scaling back their travel plans, with many choosing domestic trips instead, according to Allianz Partners' Global Travel Confidence Index.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
Noun
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The worst place at a factory to work for was always the screen-printing department—the hot metal and lacquer thinner produce pungent toxins that workers have no choice but to inhale.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The Fantasy 5 evening drawing popped up 5, 11, 15, 24 and 35, a popular choice by man and machine.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The actor decorated the residence herself, tackling one room at a time and carefully selecting everything from the furnishings to the fabrics.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Then came the work; visiting distilleries, playing with mash bills, tasting endlessly and hand-selecting the whiskeys that would eventually go into their blends.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Cronos marries crowd-pleasing horror elements with highbrow filmmaking sensibilities into something that would fit under arthouse or grindhouse umbrellas.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Even Adam’s irritable female boss, Suzie (Sasheer Zamata), hides under a people-pleasing mask.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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And Indiana's attorney general has asked a federal appeals court to take note of the Louisiana case when deciding a challenge to how judges are selected in Lake County.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Mayor Eric Johnson and city council members are getting closer to deciding what to do about Dallas City Hall.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has overtaken former reality TV star Spencer Pratt in the city's mayoral race, closing in on a runoff election with Mayor Karen Bass.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Energy prices have spiked, posing political problems for the Republican Party ahead of midterm congressional elections in November.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Somebody lucked out on a pick-six — picking six consecutive winners in a row at the track.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Göransson had a tough time picking a favorite, too.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Suzuki is a young beatnik of Greenwich Village, a moral, sharp-witted kid wanting a place where children can be taken seriously, free to manage their own affairs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Plavsic — hailing from Urban Decay Cosmetics — launched Ilia in 2011, wanting to fill the white space in contemporary beauty.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Both pairs use breathable bases, with the Truffle Salt version opting for a wide-gauge mesh, metallic overlays and a gum rubber outsole.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
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In less-pleasing news, rents have climbed so high that people are opting to live with nuns for half the market rate.—
Nora DeLigter,
Curbed,
12 June 2026
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“Choosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosing. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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