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
Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 15 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, 15 Sep. 2025
The last boy remaining will earn a prize of their choosing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
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
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
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Neighbors lined up against the farmers’ solar project, putting the county commission in a position of choosing between private property rights and what neighbors think is best.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
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
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
Verb
Tim Cook and his team will be left building the shiniest and slimmest car possible, while Google takes the wheel and drives it to an AI destination of its own choosing.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 15 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, 15 Sep. 2025
The last boy remaining will earn a prize of their choosing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
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
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
Adjective
This means regularly assessing your thinking skills, consciously choosing when to engage versus delegate mental tasks, and maintaining practices that keep your mind sharp.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Neighbors lined up against the farmers’ solar project, putting the county commission in a position of choosing between private property rights and what neighbors think is best.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
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The glamorous look is more daring than Robbie's usual red carpet choices, but stands out as a striking entry in the naked dress trend.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The choice is still ours to make.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This evolved into a prototype chiefly engineered by Burrell Smith, selecting for its CPU the 8-bit Motorola 6809 as an upgrade from the Apple II's MOS 6502 but still keeping costs low.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, the Reply AI Film Festival named Love at First Sight by Jacopo Reale, its Grand Prize winner, The AI Film Festival announced winners during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, selecting from over 2,500 submissions from 67 countries.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Once professionals know their survival depends on pleasing the leader rather than serving the country, things fall apart.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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This all exists in a hugely crowd-pleasing package.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
6 Sep. 2025
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Palmer was part of a movement deciding to try something else instead of college.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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When deciding costumes, Heimann worked with Crowe to create scene-specific outfits, assembling a closet of clothes for each character.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Argentina, two have been convicted, including Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who was found guilty of fraudulent administration in 2022 and is currently under house arrest and banned from running for election; while in Guatemala, three have been convicted.—
Sofía Benavides,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The partisan map, if passed at the polls, would replace the independent commission's work for the next three elections.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But a growing number of people seem to be picking the team to finish first in the AFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Prices vary based on color and size, but shoppers will score the biggest discounts when picking them up in Portman’s exact mushroom shade.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many choose to interpret this story as God wanting firm borders.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the same respondents were also very dug in on their beliefs and not wanting to compromise them.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last month Bloomberg reported that Nigerian companies were increasingly opting to issue short-term debt to avoid locking in high borrowing costs.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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With McLaughlin-Levrone opting to compete in a different event, Bol's path to do so is clearer than ever.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Choosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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