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
ABC News,
9 June 2026
The article’s author points to openings and major events that were part of the draw in selecting who made the list, including the ongoing Hotel Eleanor project.
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Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
And, more niche boards — think Mediabistro for media jobs or Idealist for nonprofit roles — tend to deliver higher-quality matches because the audience is self-selecting.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Engineering or selecting for climate resilient traits in one species does not guarantee the survival of the many others that depend on it.
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Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Team president Chris Drury may have to decide between reaching for a forward further down the board or selecting from a deep class of defensemen that includes Carson Carels, Chase Reid and Keaton Verhoeff.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
The Chiefs should be open to moving out of the pick, particularly because the luxury of selecting in the top 10 is teams often overpay to move up.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
At the heart of algorithmic diplomacy lies dataset curation – the seemingly technical process of selecting, filtering, and structuring training data.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
The options include changing the backup device name and selecting which hard drives to back up.
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Justin Pot,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
While selecting pieces for the exhibit, Pacini visited the carousel in storage.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Rather than selecting from preset styles, many clients now co-create rings from scratch.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
But for the star left winger, meeting the group that’s actually selecting him, the front office of the Toronto Maple Leafs, will have to wait.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
Bongiovi coordinated with his wife's first look, selecting a blue suit.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Each club assembled a roster of ten athletes through a snake draft, selecting equal numbers of men and women.
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Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify a potential winner based on the results of such background check if Sponsor determines in its sole discretion that selecting such potential finalist might reflect negatively on the Sponsor.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
San Jose finished its draft by selecting Cornell forward McKenna Van Gelder in the fifth round and Providence forward Reichen Kirchmair in the sixth round.
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Marisa Ingemi,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Noun
Seated cross-legged on the floor, the artisans work with such speed that their fingers blur, selecting, stretching and knotting individual strands into an intricate mesh.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
The article’s author points to openings and major events that were part of the draw in selecting who made the list, including the ongoing Hotel Eleanor project.
—
Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
And, more niche boards — think Mediabistro for media jobs or Idealist for nonprofit roles — tend to deliver higher-quality matches because the audience is self-selecting.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Engineering or selecting for climate resilient traits in one species does not guarantee the survival of the many others that depend on it.
—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Team president Chris Drury may have to decide between reaching for a forward further down the board or selecting from a deep class of defensemen that includes Carson Carels, Chase Reid and Keaton Verhoeff.
—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
The Chiefs should be open to moving out of the pick, particularly because the luxury of selecting in the top 10 is teams often overpay to move up.
—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
At the heart of algorithmic diplomacy lies dataset curation – the seemingly technical process of selecting, filtering, and structuring training data.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
The options include changing the backup device name and selecting which hard drives to back up.
—
Justin Pot,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
In Buffalo, New York, the 2026 NHL draft action kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Penn State winger Gavin McKenna – a pick most people expected would open the night.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
While selecting pieces for the exhibit, Pacini visited the carousel in storage.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Rather than selecting from preset styles, many clients now co-create rings from scratch.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
But for the star left winger, meeting the group that’s actually selecting him, the front office of the Toronto Maple Leafs, will have to wait.
—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
Bongiovi coordinated with his wife's first look, selecting a blue suit.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Each club assembled a roster of ten athletes through a snake draft, selecting equal numbers of men and women.
—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify a potential winner based on the results of such background check if Sponsor determines in its sole discretion that selecting such potential finalist might reflect negatively on the Sponsor.
—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
San Jose finished its draft by selecting Cornell forward McKenna Van Gelder in the fifth round and Providence forward Reichen Kirchmair in the sixth round.
—
Marisa Ingemi,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selecting
Noun
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 Your words, image, and personal choices are under review.
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June 21 – July 22 Your words, image, and personal choices are under review.
Verb
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On an album centered on killing ego and embracing growth, the response feels less like avoidance and more like a man choosing peace over proving a point.
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That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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Could it be broken into on election night?
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The post underscored two fundamental elements of the party’s campaign ahead of parliamentary elections slated for late October.
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One of the first tips for picking the perfect melon is its weight.
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That would take the power of picking your replacement out of the hands of voters.
Noun
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The camp included 24 prospects, including invitees and draft picks in previous seasons, along with this year’s selections.
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The Sharks on June 17 acquired Kesselring, 26, and the 27th overall pick in this past weekend’s draft for the 20th overall selection.
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“Selecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selecting. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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