1
as in selected
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 wanted
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in decided
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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Verb
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Coach of the Year Bickerstaff won the award from the National Basketball Coaches Association, selected by his peers, and is the likely favorite for the official NBA honor.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s part of why Nicole wanted to be involved.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The House wanted to steer $1 million to a company linked to a Broward entrepreneur, Freddie Figgers, to sell specially outfitted health and fitness tablets, as Politico Florida reported.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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In one version of the script, Alonzo managed to escape, but Washington and Fuqua decided against it.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Tampa Bay has lost 12 of its last 13 playoff games decided in overtime going back to Game 5 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final.—
Eduardo Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Newly opened Fowlescombe Farm, a 450-acre estate in south Devon, England, where Tamworth piglets and Manx Loaghtan sheep roam free and wildflowers are encouraged to be picked, lures guests with the promise of slow living.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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If the stem is still attached or the scar looks jagged and raised, the fruit was likely picked too early and may not be as sweet.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mermaid Look For the mermaid, one of the biggest visual challenges, the team opted for practical rather than CGI effects, for budget reasons but also to allow for more realistic scenes.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Robbie opted for a charcoal gray suit, its sharp lapels pinned with a purple and gold crab brooch.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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The technology is preferred, since the nuclear plant components are modular, can be built at scale and the plant is designed to shut down in case of an accident.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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This broke long-standing royal tradition, which has preferred more bespoke choices for a royal engagement ring.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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That it was revealed just weeks before the NFL Draft, however, should set off an alarm that somebody, somewhere wants to tank Bain’s draft stock, especially considering that his charges were later dropped and the victim’s family already wished the standout Cane well.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Clinton thanked him and wished the Cowboys a happy draft day.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Chose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chose. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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