selecting 1 of 2

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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verb

present participle of select

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Noun
  • His sons’ career choices mirrored their father’s: Louis, the oldest, named after his dad, went into the Navy.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
  • Fox’s lips were painted in a gray-nude glossy shade, a neutral choice to complement her pale, even-toned base.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.
    Nick Miller, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • But but all sorts of institutions — from universities to law firms — have been choosing protection over principle.
    Dan Primack, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Trump alleged the poll amounted to election interference and a violation of the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Party chair elections are rarely on the radars of high-level party leaders like governors and senators, Jones said, which can end up having unexpected outcomes.
    Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Lane’s snap count decreased quite a bit during a stretch in the second half of the season before picking back up again.
    Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The lottery determines the order of the top four picks, with teams then picking in inverse order of record.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Fortunately, July 4th is rich with markdowns this year, ushering in an unparalleled selection of Hoka sneakers, hiking boots, and even slides with major price cuts to celebrate the long weekend.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
  • Each week the Charlotte Observer will present a selection of images that document communities.
    The Pham July 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2025
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“Selecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selecting. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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