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
Voters are directly electing 165 members to the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Parliament.
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Voters are directly electing 165 members to the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Parliament.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
The Patriots need more offensive firepower, especially after electing to release veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs after the new league year starts next week.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
However, after Democrats lost support among many key voting blocs in 2024, including young Americans, some in the party believe that engaging in competitive primaries and electing new Democrats can help show disaffected voters that the party is evolving.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Americans were war-wearier in 2011, after electing the only presidential candidate who’d promised to get out of Iraq.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The assembly is composed of 88 members who, under Iran's constitution, are tasked with electing the country's supreme leader who alone has the ultimate say on all matters.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Residents of two cities, towns and villages in Broward and 19 in Palm Beach County are electing local officials, deciding on referendums, or both.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
The closest Florida came to electing a Black governor was in 2018, when Andrew Gillum lost to Ron DeSantis by fewer than 34,000 votes.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Voters are directly electing 165 members to the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Parliament.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
The Patriots need more offensive firepower, especially after electing to release veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs after the new league year starts next week.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
However, after Democrats lost support among many key voting blocs in 2024, including young Americans, some in the party believe that engaging in competitive primaries and electing new Democrats can help show disaffected voters that the party is evolving.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Americans were war-wearier in 2011, after electing the only presidential candidate who’d promised to get out of Iraq.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The assembly is composed of 88 members who, under Iran's constitution, are tasked with electing the country's supreme leader who alone has the ultimate say on all matters.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Residents of two cities, towns and villages in Broward and 19 in Palm Beach County are electing local officials, deciding on referendums, or both.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
The closest Florida came to electing a Black governor was in 2018, when Andrew Gillum lost to Ron DeSantis by fewer than 34,000 votes.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electing
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That careful attention anticipated Ali’s own process of selecting all the looks for their New Year’s Eve wedding at the former Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the Galacticoaster, for instance, riders will build a virtual approximation of a spaceship from a touchscreen, selecting options for wings, cannons and more.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kiwis moving abroad is not uncommon, and more Kiwis generally are choosing to leave than before; in the year ending November 2025, almost 122,000 people emigrated, a 4% jump from the previous year and higher than a previous spike in 2012.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Respect yourself by choosing quality items over the cheapest possible options, then treat those purchases with care.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Finding the right pillow is a lot like picking the perfect paint color—there are thousands of options to narrow down, and each one can make an impact on how cozy your bedroom feels.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Winds were predicted to subside in the evening hours on Saturday before picking back up on Sunday morning, albeit at lower speeds than Saturday morning.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Electing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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