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
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
During that window, the CW consults with ESPN and Raycom in selecting games.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Plenty of shrubs love full sun, but selecting shrubs that do well in shade conditions can be tricky.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The company will be in charge of selecting the first round of students for the program and vetting vendors, the reported on Monday.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
To avoid issues, tax professionals recommend filing electronically and selecting direct deposit instead of a paper check.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
For people who live outside of high-risk flood zones, skipping flood insurance and selecting lower-cost add-ons, like sump pump coverage, is routine.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Schloss Johannisberg further refined its approach to harvesting, introducing Auslese in 1787, which meant selecting grapes even later in the season, especially those affected by botrytis.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
When selecting a shower caddy, look for one made of either plastic or silicone that is waterproof and easy to clean.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Our little group was having too much fun trying to learn about the spirit to give him another shot at selecting a bourbon.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
During that window, the CW consults with ESPN and Raycom in selecting games.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
This year, the foundation received a tenfold increase in applications for its Local Grand Program, selecting 10 winners out of a field of 2,500 nonprofits to receive a total of $250,000 in funding.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Plenty of shrubs love full sun, but selecting shrubs that do well in shade conditions can be tricky.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The company will be in charge of selecting the first round of students for the program and vetting vendors, the reported on Monday.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
To avoid issues, tax professionals recommend filing electronically and selecting direct deposit instead of a paper check.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
For people who live outside of high-risk flood zones, skipping flood insurance and selecting lower-cost add-ons, like sump pump coverage, is routine.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Schloss Johannisberg further refined its approach to harvesting, introducing Auslese in 1787, which meant selecting grapes even later in the season, especially those affected by botrytis.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
When selecting a shower caddy, look for one made of either plastic or silicone that is waterproof and easy to clean.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Our little group was having too much fun trying to learn about the spirit to give him another shot at selecting a bourbon.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selecting
Noun
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Use a frother to blend it with 4 ounces of water or milk (again, your choice) that’s cold, room temperature, or warm.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since they’re designed to last for generations, choosing the right pan is essential when the time comes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some people tap out during training, choosing a different role or company.—
Samuel Burke,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Records analyzed by the Senate elections committee found lawmakers do not often use campaign funds for security purposes.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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There’s a chance for Argentina now to put itself on a good economic track if Milei does well in the midterms, but everything has to go perfectly and the administration is essentially looking to keep markets in line until election day, the person said.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Those who live in the South know all too well the struggles of picking the right clothes to wear in the fall, when mornings are crisp and cool but days are still warm and toasty.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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There has been some rainfall, but generally dry conditions have supported picking.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Soon after, Yeomans met with Steve to show him a selection of the evidence against White.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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In a rare example of agency for a beneficiary community, 21 emerging Indigenous leaders recently crafted selection criteria, evaluated applicants and picked two dozen finalists to split a pool of $720,000.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Selecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selecting. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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