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
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
Engineering or selecting for climate resilient traits in one species does not guarantee the survival of the many others that depend on it.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Their tendency for selecting innovative fabrics and producing low quantities meant most consumers were priced out of wearing their designs—a mindset that Herrebrugh and Botter said was born from their formal training and has evolved with more experience.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Choosing heat-tolerant plants One of the biggest challenges for Atlanta gardeners is selecting plants capable of enduring long stretches of intense sun.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
It is most often seen in cancer care, where doctors at some smaller hospitals routinely collaborate with specialists in larger national cancer centers on a broad range of questions, from confirming a diagnosis to selecting the right medications.
—Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
The Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee are in the process of selecting Dutra’s replacement.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Stärke affixes its own badges, then adds its own lighting package, bumpers, and exterior trunk handles, as well as the option of selecting simple manual mirrors and chrome bumpers.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Target marketing is an important marketing strategy that consists of selecting one or more market segments and developing products and services tailored to each segment.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
To do so, Forbes has developed a thorough methodology for identifying, vetting, and selecting candidates.
—Bysteel Rose, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Noun
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
Engineering or selecting for climate resilient traits in one species does not guarantee the survival of the many others that depend on it.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 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
Look for resistant varieties when selecting tomato plants for the garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Their tendency for selecting innovative fabrics and producing low quantities meant most consumers were priced out of wearing their designs—a mindset that Herrebrugh and Botter said was born from their formal training and has evolved with more experience.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Choosing heat-tolerant plants One of the biggest challenges for Atlanta gardeners is selecting plants capable of enduring long stretches of intense sun.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
It is most often seen in cancer care, where doctors at some smaller hospitals routinely collaborate with specialists in larger national cancer centers on a broad range of questions, from confirming a diagnosis to selecting the right medications.
—Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
The Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee are in the process of selecting Dutra’s replacement.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Stärke affixes its own badges, then adds its own lighting package, bumpers, and exterior trunk handles, as well as the option of selecting simple manual mirrors and chrome bumpers.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Target marketing is an important marketing strategy that consists of selecting one or more market segments and developing products and services tailored to each segment.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
To do so, Forbes has developed a thorough methodology for identifying, vetting, and selecting candidates.
—Bysteel Rose, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selecting
Noun
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Premier Sea View rooms, complete with balconies, are the prime choices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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But after losing two games to Saint Mary’s, as regional hosts for a second consecutive year, UCLA has no choice but to go back to the drawing board in preparation for 2027.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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When the fabric is right, your comfort is sure to follow — but choosing pieces that are also work-appropriate is trickier.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The lack of clarity makes choosing a company potentially confusing for patients, and the medical profession is partly to blame, said Jamy Ard, an obesity doctor and researcher at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Drop-off boxes are available to voters 29 days before election day.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Tensions escalated when Tigray held regional elections in defiance of thata federal delay, leading to a political standoff that erupted into a civil war in November 2020.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The parliamentary election will decide the next government, with the winning party picking the prime minister.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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There is not one set rule on picking a captain, especially for a World Cup.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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In addition to cocktails and wine, Avize offers a few beers from Alpine countries and a selection of nonalcoholic cocktails.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
30 May 2026
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Starr was featured on drums or vocals (and sometimes both simultaneously) on all but one selection in the 103-minute concert.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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“Selecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selecting. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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