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
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
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
The Chiefs notably left a draft deep at running back without ever selecting one.
—Sam McDowell 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
In Iran, senior clerics responsible for selecting the next supreme leader are considering naming Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to the top post, according to reports.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya,holly Ellyatt,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Advertisement The formal process of choosing a new supreme leader runs through the Assembly of Experts, a group of 88 senior clerics who are, on paper, charged with selecting and supervising the country’s highest authority.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Formally, the decision rests with Iran's Assembly of Experts, the powerful clerical body tasked with selecting the country's supreme leader.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
As city manager, Reyes is responsible for selecting the police chief.
—Tess Riski
february 26, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Customers can also create their own cookie concoctions by selecting the create-a-dozen option, available in-store only.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
So the audience is pretty self selecting.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
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
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
The Chiefs notably left a draft deep at running back without ever selecting one.
—Sam McDowell 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
In Iran, senior clerics responsible for selecting the next supreme leader are considering naming Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to the top post, according to reports.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya,holly Ellyatt,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Advertisement The formal process of choosing a new supreme leader runs through the Assembly of Experts, a group of 88 senior clerics who are, on paper, charged with selecting and supervising the country’s highest authority.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Formally, the decision rests with Iran's Assembly of Experts, the powerful clerical body tasked with selecting the country's supreme leader.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
As city manager, Reyes is responsible for selecting the police chief.
—Tess Riski
february 26, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Customers can also create their own cookie concoctions by selecting the create-a-dozen option, available in-store only.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selecting
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Atrani In Positano’s quieter Fornillo area, this three-bedroom villa includes multiple terraces and garden spaces for dining, lounging, and sunset BBQs—and is a smart choice for those traveling with a larger group.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Day-to-day choices pack surprising potential for peace.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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Republicans may be dismayed to see the two popular party leaders battling it out in what promises to be a brutal and expensive election.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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During the most recent round of school board elections, for instance, 44 of 47 candidates endorsed by teacher unions won their elections.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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However, the selection will be very limited early in the season.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The New Jersey Devils are reportedly open to trading 22-year-old defenseman Simon Nemec, the second overall selection in the 2022 draft.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Selecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selecting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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