Synonyms of choosing

choosing 1 of 3

noun

as in choice

the act or process of selecting

the choosing of a new mayor is often left to a few voters, unfortunately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choice
• election
• selecting
• selection
• picking
• decision
• nomination
• option
• naming
• appointment
• designation
• assignment

choosing

2 of 3

adjective

as in preferring

Related Words

• preferring
• prone
• apt
• tending
• willing
• inclined
• disposed
• minded
• given
• liable
• likely
• predisposed

Dissimilar Words

• unwilling
• loath
• averse
• indisposed
• disinclined

choosing

3 of 3

verb

present participle of choose

1

as in selecting

to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

choose a computer that best suits your needs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• selecting
• picking
• naming
• taking
• electing
• preferring
• designating
• culling
• tagging
• handpicking
• nominating
• opting (for)
• singling (out)
• cherry-picking
• accepting
• adopting
• appointing
• tapping
• embracing
• marking
• preselecting
• setting
• fixing
• espousing
• settling (on or upon)
• tabbing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refusing
• rejecting
• declining
• turning down
• repudiating
• disapproving
• discarding
• throwing away
• throwing out
• spurning
• negativing
• jettisoning

2

as in pleasing

to see fit

you can wear whatever you choose to the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pleasing
• wanting
• wishing
• liking
• willing
• desiring
• dying (for)
• craving
• coveting
• yearning (for)
• panting (after)
• deciding
• fancying
• itching (for)
• longing (for)
• sighing (for)
• aching (for)
• pining (for)
• thirsting (for)
• hungering (for)
• hankering (for)
• resolving
• determining
• lusting (for or after)
• repining (for)

3

as in deciding

to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deciding
• opting
• figuring
• determining
• finding
• resolving
• selecting
• settling (on or upon)
• picking
• concluding
• naming
• electing
• ruling
• preferring
• decreeing
• culling
• contemplating
• adjudicating
• handpicking
• deliberating
• debating
• pondering
• studying
• adjudging
• weighing
• considering
• thinking (about or over)
• ruling (on)
• judging
• singling (out)
• arbitrating
• meditating
• questioning
• entertaining
• ruminating
• refereeing
• mulling (over)
• cogitating
• umpiring
• chewing over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refusing
• rejecting
• declining
• abstaining
• turning down
• delaying
• hesitating
• stalling
• halting
• temporizing
• wavering
• vacillating
• waffling
• shilly-shallying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of choosing

Noun

Idzik was at Stanford for five seasons, leaving with a master’s degree in liberal arts and a familiar career direction, but one of his own choosing. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Some screenings will be paired with a film of the band’s choosing. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

In the series, 12 Golden Ticket winners will traverse challenges in Wonka’s factory alongside a partner of their choosing, just like in the film. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

The ruling effectively raised the bar for challenges to election maps that limit the equal opportunity of minority voters to elect candidates of their choosing, even if lawmakers did not have deliberate intent to discriminate. — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

So the players will get a day off to cool down but have to spend the night at the pub quiz in teams of Ted’s choosing, never mind the cliques. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Striking out on her own was a difficult transition, but embracing her solitude gave her the space to learn more about herself and make her own personal decisions, such as getting her cat or making meals of her choosing. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Iran International reported that he was denied access to a lawyer of his choosing during his detention and at times was prevented from communicating with his family. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Caucus states are when local parties choose their candidates, while in primaries voters elect the candidate of their choosing. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

Give that interest something concrete, such as researching a course, comparing destinations, or choosing a date. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026

In November, voters in 26 states will elect a secretary of state, choosing the officials who will oversee the 2028 presidential race throughout most of the country. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

And choosing dates that don’t make for the very popular Thursday-to-Sunday trip can be a cost-saver. — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

District officials are now tasked with choosing between creating direct costs to taxpayers or initiating widespread layoffs. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

However, choosing scale-out is the beginning of an engineering discipline, not a substitute for one. — Gopi Duddi, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Dench says winning the role was all down to Gielgud choosing her for The Cherry Orchard. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

By choosing a highly machinable material and bonding it, Flit achieves a frame that as light and structurally sound as titanium, but at a fraction of the production complexity – and cost. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026

Today, the process has become much simpler and more streamlined, with more contact wearers choosing to buy contact lenses online whenever their supply runs low. — Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026