as in choice
the act or process of selecting
the selecting of the party's nominee took three days and half a dozen votes
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as in choosing
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
selected only two people out of 300 applicants for the summer internship
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Recent Examples of selecting
Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Critics say the city’s methodology for selecting projects resulted from years of poor urban planning.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Theatrical itself is already self-selecting.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
Our mind is scanning, selecting, and categorizing stimuli.
—Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
The next year, eleven journalists went on to form the White House Correspondents’ Association in response to rumors that the Congressional Standing Committee of Correspondents was planning on selecting which reporters were invited to presidential news conferences.
—JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, hundreds of millions of users have shared their Crumbl reviews on TikTok selecting six different flavours and sampling on camera, often in the front seat of a car.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Reid has New York selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana University.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Such a catalog, tied to specific sampling sites, would be vital when selecting which sealed cores to bring back under the MSR program.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
When selecting art, don't get caught up in arbitrary rules.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
But there’s a way to be all-in while still selecting with the two first-round picks.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The agency is seeking Nike's criteria for selecting employees for layoffs, its use of worker race and ethnicity data, and information about race-specific mentoring and career development programs.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Brands have an opportunity to highlight this unique quality of denim by selecting fabrics with imperfect textures and weaves.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
The brand also offers a wide variety of styles and color schemes, which makes selecting a personalized pair easier than ever before.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
The process for selecting Powell’s replacement began in September with an 11-candidate field that included past and current Fed officials, economists, and Wall Street investment professionals.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Now, Jan-Joonas Pevkur has been appointed as the new program director, following several years of selecting films for the children’s program and producing fest events.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The TikTok tradeoff is dynamic scanning, selecting, and constructing in return for patience, credulity, and willingness to follow direction.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Critics say the city’s methodology for selecting projects resulted from years of poor urban planning.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Theatrical itself is already self-selecting.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
Our mind is scanning, selecting, and categorizing stimuli.
—Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
The next year, eleven journalists went on to form the White House Correspondents’ Association in response to rumors that the Congressional Standing Committee of Correspondents was planning on selecting which reporters were invited to presidential news conferences.
—JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, hundreds of millions of users have shared their Crumbl reviews on TikTok selecting six different flavours and sampling on camera, often in the front seat of a car.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Reid has New York selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana University.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Such a catalog, tied to specific sampling sites, would be vital when selecting which sealed cores to bring back under the MSR program.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The timing of the election initially prompted concern from Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog, who expressed the opinion that selecting a candidate to fill the seat now would enable that individual to claim to be the incumbent, thereby giving them an edge in the election.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
When selecting art, don't get caught up in arbitrary rules.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
But there’s a way to be all-in while still selecting with the two first-round picks.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The agency is seeking Nike's criteria for selecting employees for layoffs, its use of worker race and ethnicity data, and information about race-specific mentoring and career development programs.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Brands have an opportunity to highlight this unique quality of denim by selecting fabrics with imperfect textures and weaves.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
The brand also offers a wide variety of styles and color schemes, which makes selecting a personalized pair easier than ever before.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
The process for selecting Powell’s replacement began in September with an 11-candidate field that included past and current Fed officials, economists, and Wall Street investment professionals.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Now, Jan-Joonas Pevkur has been appointed as the new program director, following several years of selecting films for the children’s program and producing fest events.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selecting
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Casado also seemed to enjoy himself, reminding fans of his breakout performances last year at times, but De Jong remains first-choice in that midfield role.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The show is presented as a response to the official Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny as the choice of the Puerto Rican mega-star drew backlash from conservatives.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Despite defeat, and a nasty fall, Anne would return to England at the end of the Games, paying homage to her country and the spirit of the British team by choosing to wear their uniform, a light blue suit with white hat, during the trip.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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Soil and Water When choosing a place in your yard for skeleton flower plants, select loamy, well-drained, yet moist soil that is rich in organic matter—think forest floor, not a sunny vegetable garden.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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My focus is on job approval, which not only captures a president’s popularity but has a huge impact on the performance of the president’s party in other elections, such as the upcoming November midterms.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Smith argued that economic concerns are where the battle for this year’s elections lies.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That’s impressive for a rebuilding team, but is anyone picking the Ducks over the Oilers in a playoff series?—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Only Nick Brinkerhoff is picking the Seahawks to win in blowout fashion, by a score of 34-17.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The trial is set to begin with jury selection Monday and is expected to last about three weeks.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Here is a selection of data points that provides a glance at Cincinnati.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Selecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selecting. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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