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
In the years that followed, Blackmon and other lawyers used the law to challenge at-large election systems that prevented Black communities from electing candidates of their choice.
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ABC News, 2 May 2026
Public affairs broadcasting was therefore vital for citizens to make informed decisions, particularly for the purposes of electing political representatives.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Alone without any adults, the boys attempt to organize themselves to get food, water, shelter and fun, electing a chief, Ralph (Winston Sawyers in the new series), and holding meetings where only the boy holding a large conch shell is allowed to talk.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Lodi, once fully within the district, is split among three districts, and part of Stockton is shifted into the 13th District, the only other district in the state that supported Trump while electing a Democrat.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The planned ad buys from House Majority PAC, a political action committee that focuses on electing Democratic House members, seem to target the 1st and 11th congressional districts located in North Carolina’s far northeastern and far southwestern counties, respectively.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Healey is chair of the association’s Women Governors Fund, a fundraising initiative dedicated to electing Democratic women governors.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Skryagin Igor/garrykosoff/Getty Images Mortgage interest rates in March surged by more than half a percentage point, on average, even with the Federal Reserve electing to keep its rate policy unchanged in the month.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
That would necessitate electing a Democratic Congress in November.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 2 May 2026
Public affairs broadcasting was therefore vital for citizens to make informed decisions, particularly for the purposes of electing political representatives.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Alone without any adults, the boys attempt to organize themselves to get food, water, shelter and fun, electing a chief, Ralph (Winston Sawyers in the new series), and holding meetings where only the boy holding a large conch shell is allowed to talk.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Lodi, once fully within the district, is split among three districts, and part of Stockton is shifted into the 13th District, the only other district in the state that supported Trump while electing a Democrat.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The planned ad buys from House Majority PAC, a political action committee that focuses on electing Democratic House members, seem to target the 1st and 11th congressional districts located in North Carolina’s far northeastern and far southwestern counties, respectively.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Healey is chair of the association’s Women Governors Fund, a fundraising initiative dedicated to electing Democratic women governors.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Skryagin Igor/garrykosoff/Getty Images Mortgage interest rates in March surged by more than half a percentage point, on average, even with the Federal Reserve electing to keep its rate policy unchanged in the month.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
That would necessitate electing a Democratic Congress in November.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electing
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Containers dry out much quicker, so keep that in mind when selecting plants and opt for water-wise and drought-resistant varieties, Vater suggests.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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The Sox filled the spot by selecting Jarred Kelenic’s contract from Triple-A Charlotte.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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For Suggs, choosing basketball over football was an excruciating decision.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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By choosing sustainable options and participating in recycling programs, pilgrims can ensure that their journey of faith also respects the sanctity of the natural world.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Either apply the product to the back of your hand before picking it up with a brush, or simply swipe it directly onto your cheeks, tapping it in with your fingertips.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Beers was also aggressive defensively, picking Stewart’s pocket for a steal in the second quarter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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“Electing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electing. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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