as in selecting
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I've elected to study French as my foreign language
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Recent Examples of electing
Speakers also recounted the resignation from Congress of Marjorie Taylor Greene in January, maintaining that the Republican Party is squashing its anti-Israel voices, while the Democratic Party is electing them.
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Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
There remains no feasible route, under the Voting Rights Act or the Constitution, to challenging district lines that prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Foreign fans, like other tourists, have heard horror stories about ICE and are electing to stay home.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
But the party endorsement's success rate, specifically for electing Minnesota's governor, hasn't gone well.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Just two years ago, CA-27 was one of the most competitive House races in the nation, and even before that, voters here had a history of going back and forth between electing a Democrat or a Republican.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Lodi, once fully within the district, is split among three districts, and part of Stockton is shifted into the 13th District, the other district that supported Trump while electing a Democrat.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Los Angeles City Council Los Angelenos will be electing who will represent them across swaths of the city.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Lower court judges agreed, ruling that the state must draw a map with two districts where Black voters have a realistic chance of electing their candidate of choice.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 2 June 2026
Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
There remains no feasible route, under the Voting Rights Act or the Constitution, to challenging district lines that prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Foreign fans, like other tourists, have heard horror stories about ICE and are electing to stay home.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
But the party endorsement's success rate, specifically for electing Minnesota's governor, hasn't gone well.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Just two years ago, CA-27 was one of the most competitive House races in the nation, and even before that, voters here had a history of going back and forth between electing a Democrat or a Republican.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Lodi, once fully within the district, is split among three districts, and part of Stockton is shifted into the 13th District, the other district that supported Trump while electing a Democrat.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Los Angeles City Council Los Angelenos will be electing who will represent them across swaths of the city.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Lower court judges agreed, ruling that the state must draw a map with two districts where Black voters have a realistic chance of electing their candidate of choice.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electing
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The beauty lies in the curation process itself, carefully selecting each building, figurine, and accessory to craft your own version of an idealized Christmas town.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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The process of selecting those teams was far from easy.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
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Across the world, more travelers are choosing destinations based on nightlife options, and cities are responding with more after-dark activities.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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Unrestricted funding is rare from major donors and foundations, with many choosing to support very specific projects over specific timeframes.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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One way to avoid picking the bad apples is by having an intentional vetting process.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Another logistic that should be considered ahead of time is picking the route.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Electing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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