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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Relevance
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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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
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Recent Examples of choosing
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Golden Ticket will see twelve contestants, each with a partner of their choosing, step through the gates of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to face a series of challenges.
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Peter White,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Bargaining and offering options teach children that the real meal is of their choosing.
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Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The winner of the match would get a title shot of their choosing at SummerSlam.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
There’s no better time to pretty up your porch than the dead of summer, and this planter, combined with the season’s ample sunshine, warm temps, and the shrub or flowers of your choosing.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The Malibu coconut rum, pineapple and coconut flavors can be enhanced by adding a fruit swirl of your choosing — strawberry, blackberry, mango or watermelon.
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Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Serve these saucy wings a la carte or with sides of your choosing.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Fellows can arrive and depart at their choosing, year-round.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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Madeline Bilis,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Book travel is having a moment, with people not just reading on holiday but choosing destinations explicitly to read.
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Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Your perspective is changing, but choosing to stay politely objective or undecided will no longer suffice, Libra.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Entebbe is often viewed as a moment when Israel pivoted — choosing a risky military operation — but Friday’s documents suggest otherwise.
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Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Visitors choosing to celebrate inside the FIFA Fan Festival must have a free Fan Festival pass, subject to capacity limits.
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J.m. Banks
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
McCarthy doesn’t paint Alex and Ethan as perfect allies or perfect victims, instead choosing to explore the shortcomings in their friendship through mostly gender-neutral growing pains.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Langley has recruited women to open for every date, choosing Gabriella Rose, Kaitlin Butts, Avery Anna, Laci Kaye Booth, and Madeline Edwards for the tour, which kicked off in May and concludes this August in, appropriately, Texas.
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
Noun
Televisions on the back of each seat played a cable channel of the White House's choosing.
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Golden Ticket will see twelve contestants, each with a partner of their choosing, step through the gates of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to face a series of challenges.
—
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Bargaining and offering options teach children that the real meal is of their choosing.
—
Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The winner of the match would get a title shot of their choosing at SummerSlam.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
There’s no better time to pretty up your porch than the dead of summer, and this planter, combined with the season’s ample sunshine, warm temps, and the shrub or flowers of your choosing.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The Malibu coconut rum, pineapple and coconut flavors can be enhanced by adding a fruit swirl of your choosing — strawberry, blackberry, mango or watermelon.
—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Serve these saucy wings a la carte or with sides of your choosing.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Fellows can arrive and depart at their choosing, year-round.
—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
On an album centered on killing ego and embracing growth, the response feels less like avoidance and more like a man choosing peace over proving a point.
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Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
—
Madeline Bilis,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Book travel is having a moment, with people not just reading on holiday but choosing destinations explicitly to read.
—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Your perspective is changing, but choosing to stay politely objective or undecided will no longer suffice, Libra.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Entebbe is often viewed as a moment when Israel pivoted — choosing a risky military operation — but Friday’s documents suggest otherwise.
—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Visitors choosing to celebrate inside the FIFA Fan Festival must have a free Fan Festival pass, subject to capacity limits.
—
J.m. Banks
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
McCarthy doesn’t paint Alex and Ethan as perfect allies or perfect victims, instead choosing to explore the shortcomings in their friendship through mostly gender-neutral growing pains.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Langley has recruited women to open for every date, choosing Gabriella Rose, Kaitlin Butts, Avery Anna, Laci Kaye Booth, and Madeline Edwards for the tour, which kicked off in May and concludes this August in, appropriately, Texas.
—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
Noun
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Miltos’ Greek Table at Andronis Luxury Suites is the Oia choice for travelers who want romance.
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Vic makes some baffling choices here, buzzing in twice on the first word in the series without hearing the rest, and getting eliminated from multiple rounds five seconds in.
Verb
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In Buffalo, New York, the 2026 NHL draft action kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Penn State winger Gavin McKenna – a pick most people expected would open the night.
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While selecting pieces for the exhibit, Pacini visited the carousel in storage.
Verb
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When in doubt, reach for vanilla If you are torn between scent families or worried about pleasing a mix of guests, there is a fallback that has been tested across cultures.
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Summer peppers team up with goat cheese and capers in this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Verb
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In deciding to be cautious in handling two-time All-Star Shane McClanahan’s return to action for the first time since August 2023 by skipping his turn in the rotation, the Rays put some extra work on their relievers by designating Saturday as a bullpen game.
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But being heard is not the same as being placed in the position of deciding between parents.
Noun
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Some of the impetus behind her bill revolved around the June 2 Fresno City Council election.
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Trump and his supporters have repeatedly pushed Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster to pass the election bill, but there's also insufficient support to drastically change the chamber's procedures.
Verb
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One of the first tips for picking the perfect melon is its weight.
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That would take the power of picking your replacement out of the hands of voters.
Verb
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Despite his recent struggles, Soriano has been the subject of trade deadline speculation, with the Angels reportedly not wanting to move him and other young players.
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Although some might interpret this decision as Swift wanting to make her wedding a public spectacle after all, insiders insist that’s not the case.
Verb
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While most observers would rather see stars like Messi play the entire match, ultimately the decision is no different from the Cowboys opting to let Dak Prescott or CeeDee Lamb play a series or two in Week 18 before resting them after locking up the division.
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The plan has morphed in the decade since its inception amid local opposition, and in 2024 proponents yanked a related ballot measure after opting to try and work with local regulators.
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“Choosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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