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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
An agent is a financial institution of Treasury’s choosing.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
In response, Moore invited the president to Baltimore for a public safety walk on a day and time of his choosing.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Customers can include the two initials of their choosing to go inside the heart locket.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Each brought two kinds, a plain butter croissant and a signature creation of their own choosing.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
There are a few ways to get your hands on a box of your choosing, both in-person and online.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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, 3 Feb. 2026
The food, its presentation and atmosphere is superb (the chef doubles as the DJ choosing music spontaneously based on his mood and the crowd).
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
If even deciding where to start seems difficult, Bereika suggests choosing the smallest category.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Here's why cat owners are choosing Michu By focusing on performance first—clumping strength, odor control, cleanliness—Michu built loyalty quickly.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
However, choosing fewer priorities and building momentum through small, consistent actions that actually stick is likely to have a better outcome than getting spread too thin.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Every year the Bronx Zoo team brainstorms different additions to its offerings, and some of the challenges lie in choosing the right ones.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
According to Nickodem, people want to be relieved of the decision of choosing a book among countless titles in a store, each one marketed with different combinations of frenetic color, fonts and dramatic blurbs.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
There’s joy in choosing a color, tearing paper, or getting one small detail just right, McKleroy says.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Caproni’s order repeatedly emphasized that arbitration must allow its participants to vindicate their rights, and that Goodell or a designee of his choosing serving as the arbitrator is inconsistent with that requirement.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
An agent is a financial institution of Treasury’s choosing.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
In response, Moore invited the president to Baltimore for a public safety walk on a day and time of his choosing.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Customers can include the two initials of their choosing to go inside the heart locket.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Each brought two kinds, a plain butter croissant and a signature creation of their own choosing.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
There are a few ways to get your hands on a box of your choosing, both in-person and online.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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, 3 Feb. 2026
The food, its presentation and atmosphere is superb (the chef doubles as the DJ choosing music spontaneously based on his mood and the crowd).
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Your strength lies not in not needing anyone, but in consciously choosing with whom to move forward.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
If even deciding where to start seems difficult, Bereika suggests choosing the smallest category.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Here's why cat owners are choosing Michu By focusing on performance first—clumping strength, odor control, cleanliness—Michu built loyalty quickly.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
However, choosing fewer priorities and building momentum through small, consistent actions that actually stick is likely to have a better outcome than getting spread too thin.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Every year the Bronx Zoo team brainstorms different additions to its offerings, and some of the challenges lie in choosing the right ones.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
According to Nickodem, people want to be relieved of the decision of choosing a book among countless titles in a store, each one marketed with different combinations of frenetic color, fonts and dramatic blurbs.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
There’s joy in choosing a color, tearing paper, or getting one small detail just right, McKleroy says.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
Noun
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If you’re tempted to uproot your current life and spend your days at a higher elevation, the following mountain towns and cities—all recommended by real estate experts—are great choices.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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And electors in any country in the world make their choices, and those choices have to be respected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For all the speculation about selecting a defensive lineman or running back with the ninth overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Chiefs may find themselves in need of a boost in another area — wide receiver.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Amy Steele dedicated her life to her vocation by choosing to embrace difficult situations instead of selecting the simplest path.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The cheese sauce uses only six ingredients and helps take this crowd-pleasing casserole to the next level in flavor and fill.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Liu, who won the 2025 world championship with the same crowd-pleasing program, returned to the sport in 2024 with the sole objective of sharing her art.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The rigidity of that system is one of the reasons Liu quit the sport at 16, before deciding to return, on her own terms, two years later.—
Alice Park,
Time,
22 Feb. 2026
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But officials held off on deciding whether to open schools Monday for the time being.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The killing of Quentin Deranque has deepened tensions between France’s political factions ahead of next year’s presidential election.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Financial Times reported Lagarde is expected to quit early so French President Emmanuel Macron would have a say in her successor before France’s elections next year, which could see populist factions surge to power.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Of course, if money is no object, picking a luxury SUV could be surprisingly challenging.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Use Liquid Herbicide When picking a post-emergent herbicide, Cuoco recommends looking for a liquid form that can be sprayed directly onto problem areas.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Again, without at all wanting to be.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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If your child brings up wanting a smiley piercing, this is a natural opening to talk about why doing something like this at home, without professional training or sterile equipment, carries serious risks.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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A couple of examples include opting for an Alaskan cruise in May or September (as opposed to the peak summer months) or taking a European river cruise in March, October, or November (instead of May or September, which, according to Clabbers, is considered high season).—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Find out why more designers and homeowners are opting for this popular material, plus how to nail the trend in your own home.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Choosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosing. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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