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
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Belichick was a part of a five-person pool separate from the 15-man modern-era ballot, in which each voter is tasked with selecting just three members to enter the Hall.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 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
For 54% of respondents, selecting the right use cases based on objective measures — cost, business impact, ability to execute — was hard.
—Jennifer Belissent, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
When selecting a paint finish, consider the purpose of the room and which parts of the room have shadows, see the most sunlight, or catch extra light from an angled light fixture in the space.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Business leaders should evaluate their specific organization’s needs when selecting AI security tools.
—Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The council was charged with selecting Haiti's prime minister in a bid to quickly bring some stability to the beleaguered country.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Whatever the case may be, selecting the right media console is as important as shopping for a comfy chair or sofa.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 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 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
Belichick was a part of a five-person pool separate from the 15-man modern-era ballot, in which each voter is tasked with selecting just three members to enter the Hall.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 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
For 54% of respondents, selecting the right use cases based on objective measures — cost, business impact, ability to execute — was hard.
—Jennifer Belissent, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
When selecting a paint finish, consider the purpose of the room and which parts of the room have shadows, see the most sunlight, or catch extra light from an angled light fixture in the space.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Business leaders should evaluate their specific organization’s needs when selecting AI security tools.
—Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The council was charged with selecting Haiti's prime minister in a bid to quickly bring some stability to the beleaguered country.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Whatever the case may be, selecting the right media console is as important as shopping for a comfy chair or sofa.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selecting
Noun
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For a more specialized fit, the Petite Wide-leg Pants are an excellent choice for shorter shoppers, while the Curvy Wide-leg Pants are just as comfortable and flattering (and on sale for almost $40 off).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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This is evidence that color drenching is a more recent design choice and might not be timeless.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now, the question of whether the US could again use force – or tactics like tariffs or sanctions – to strong-arm countries into choosing Washington’s interests over ties with China is a viable risk being evaluated in the region’s capitals.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The dramatic cover continues to guide the drama of the party, from Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) choosing Benedict as her bachelor of the season to Eloise (Claudia Jessie) discovering her sister Hyacinth (Florence Hunt) had snuck in to the ball.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mahan burst onto the local political scene in 2020 with his election to the City Council, only to become mayor three years later.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Blaylock remains on the city council for the time being, but a special election is expected to pick a successor, who will finish out the remainder of his term.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From the costume-picking process to the crazy disguises stars must wear off camera, keep scrolling for the wildest rules contestants on The Masked Singer must follow.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other photos show them on the sand with their arms around each other and sharing a kiss, with Tatum picking her up and holding her over his head at one point.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Two years later, Mathieu was named to the first Pro Bowl of his career and became a first-team All-Pro selection.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tall Shaft Boots Knee-high boots were all the rage back in 2016, and the stylish trend happens to still be well-suited for winter travel this year—depending on your selection, that is.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Selecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selecting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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