as in choice
the act or process of selecting
the choosing of a new mayor is often left to a few voters, unfortunately
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as in preferring
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1
as in selecting
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
choose a computer that best suits your needs
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2
as in pleasing
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in deciding
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
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Recent Examples of choosing
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
When choosing a brush, aim for something with medium-stiff bristles.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
Crabgrass killers can kill that native grass right along with your nasty crabgrass infestation, so choosing the right one is paramount.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Fans also speculate that the narrative that Grant was so close to choosing Litia may have affected his current relationship with Juliana.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Fans also speculated that the narrative that Grant was so close to choosing Litia may have affected his current relationship with Juliana.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Experts told Outside that, between 2022 and 2024, consumers were choosing to spend on travel or gear.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 24 Mar. 2025
These improvements came from choosing the right ERP, working with experienced implementers and using an agile approach during implementation.
—Dmitriy Stepanov, Forbes, 24 Mar. 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
When choosing a brush, aim for something with medium-stiff bristles.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
Crabgrass killers can kill that native grass right along with your nasty crabgrass infestation, so choosing the right one is paramount.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Fans also speculate that the narrative that Grant was so close to choosing Litia may have affected his current relationship with Juliana.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Fans also speculated that the narrative that Grant was so close to choosing Litia may have affected his current relationship with Juliana.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Experts told Outside that, between 2022 and 2024, consumers were choosing to spend on travel or gear.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 24 Mar. 2025
These improvements came from choosing the right ERP, working with experienced implementers and using an agile approach during implementation.
—Dmitriy Stepanov, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
Noun
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The 266th pope led with humble demeanor and lived a modest lifestyle — choices that stood in contrast to some previous popes.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Google's legal team will forecast a world in which Chrome has become less secure without Google's involvement, the Chromium project has crumbled, and browser choice has cratered.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.—
Quispe López,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There are several considerations when deciding where to live and retire.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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With so many cruise lines and many more ships, deciding which cruise to book for your family’s next vacation can feel daunting.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Before Trump’s election, Somin had been sounding the alarm about the illegality of imposing tariffs without Congress, but the way to get this issue into court is to find plaintiffs who are harmed by the tariffs and thus have legal standing to sue.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The remaining commissioners may either call for a special election to fill the seat until the end of Cabrera’s term in 2026 or appoint someone to the position.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Perhaps the potential for such disruption to the system helps to explain why Speaker Johnson has dismissed opting for such changes at this time.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The final contestants from Group C — Nessy, Mad Scientist Monster, and Yorkie — did not follow that particular decades trend, opting to jump around more in time instead.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Businesses worldwide are determining what to do and what will happen with these tariffs in place, and motorsport series such as Formula One are no different.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Although some board members did refuse to parole anyone with a moderate or high risk score before the law took effect, the state’s parole board had much more discretion in determining when a prisoner was released, former board members said.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Choosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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