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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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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as in preferring
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Recent Examples of choosing
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The season also marks the time for warm teas spiked with spirits of your choosing.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
In Fiji, India, and Zimbabwe, citizens have the right to consult a legal practitioner of their own choosing.
—Sophia Rosenfeld
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Below, find four essential tips for vetting, choosing, and ultimately working with a travel advisor.
—Erica Jackowitz, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
The largest difference comes with the Customized Cash Rewards card, offering an additional 3% cash back in the category of your choosing for the first year.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Inside are eight zesty colors of her choosing — out of Crayola’s 357 different hues — spanning yellow, blue, pink, green and purple.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 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, 22 Sep. 2025
Alongside a generous portion of green beans and a protein of your choosing (chicken, pork, shrimp, beef, tofu or none), the crown jewel of the stew is the hearty hunks of Japanese kabocha squash, aka the Japanese pumpkin.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Birth parents frequently cite financial hardship as one of their primary reasons for choosing adoption.
—Nicole Chung, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Nobody knows what the next great Giants team is going to look like, which is a pretty big consideration when choosing the next guy to manage it.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Hiring Weiss and choosing not to bring back comedian Stephen Colbert, whose late night show airs on CBS as well, have also been taken as signs internally that the network is hoping to play a bit nicer with the political right.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Skip the usual fall potluck by choosing something a bit more unique and fun for a group.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
But choosing the right toy for your child can be tough.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
My colleagues in Japan are choosing from more than 30 options.
—Kelly Dobos, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
Ryuji dies in the Season 3 finale, choosing to head into the world of death rather than fight for life.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
State law requires the developers to consult with representatives of the local San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians to return any artifacts found to a safe place of the tribe’s choosing.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The season also marks the time for warm teas spiked with spirits of your choosing.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
In Fiji, India, and Zimbabwe, citizens have the right to consult a legal practitioner of their own choosing.
—Sophia Rosenfeld
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Below, find four essential tips for vetting, choosing, and ultimately working with a travel advisor.
—Erica Jackowitz, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
The largest difference comes with the Customized Cash Rewards card, offering an additional 3% cash back in the category of your choosing for the first year.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Inside are eight zesty colors of her choosing — out of Crayola’s 357 different hues — spanning yellow, blue, pink, green and purple.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 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, 22 Sep. 2025
Alongside a generous portion of green beans and a protein of your choosing (chicken, pork, shrimp, beef, tofu or none), the crown jewel of the stew is the hearty hunks of Japanese kabocha squash, aka the Japanese pumpkin.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
So much so, eventually Hamblin ended up choosing the second and third pours of whiskey for us, instead of Gandano.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Birth parents frequently cite financial hardship as one of their primary reasons for choosing adoption.
—Nicole Chung, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Nobody knows what the next great Giants team is going to look like, which is a pretty big consideration when choosing the next guy to manage it.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Hiring Weiss and choosing not to bring back comedian Stephen Colbert, whose late night show airs on CBS as well, have also been taken as signs internally that the network is hoping to play a bit nicer with the political right.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Skip the usual fall potluck by choosing something a bit more unique and fun for a group.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
But choosing the right toy for your child can be tough.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
My colleagues in Japan are choosing from more than 30 options.
—Kelly Dobos, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
Ryuji dies in the Season 3 finale, choosing to head into the world of death rather than fight for life.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
Noun
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Tubi, our top choice for free streaming, has a significantly wider selection of horror content.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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The sandwich options vary by protein, with choices including Spam, bacon, ham and spicy pork.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For people who live outside of high-risk flood zones, skipping flood insurance and selecting lower-cost add-ons, like sump pump coverage, is routine.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Schloss Johannisberg further refined its approach to harvesting, introducing Auslese in 1787, which meant selecting grapes even later in the season, especially those affected by botrytis.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This delicious jam is vibrant, not too sweet with pleasing herbaceous notes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Undisciplined by market competition and unable to profit by creating value for customers, socialist managers focused on pleasing politicians.—
Matthew Mitchell,
Twin Cities,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps Moreno was still deciding on Minasian’s status with the club.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The new wording also gives the council wiggle room in deciding the city manager's annual salary, contract term and amount of severance pay.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of thousands of the paper’s readers abandoned it last year when Bezos decided not to endorse in the presidential election and to overhaul the opinion section.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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From coverage of the Tennessee Three expulsion votes to the mayoral election and local development, we are deeply invested in the stories that shape our region.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The woman decided to tweak her usual routine by picking different numbers.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Colleague Chad Jennings roasted me in March for picking the M’s.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Those wanting to stream the show live can do so with a Peacock premium subscription, or stream new episodes the next day with a basic Peacock subscription.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Given no choice, María Ángeles acquiesces to her daughter’s wishes and moves into the seniors’ home, where a hilarious exchange with a hairdresser wanting to chop off her long silver tresses typifies her iron-willed refusal to settle in.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead of opting for a bulky option, travelers should opt for a packable puffer instead.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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There are a lot of neutral rugs out there, and opting for a graphic design can help add some drama.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Choosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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