1
as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
choose a computer that best suits your needs
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as in to want
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in to decide
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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In today’s rapidly shifting economy, choosing the right degree is one of the most critical decisions students can make for their futures.
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Monica Martinez, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
There’s a lot of home gym equipment out there to choose from—so, why choose to use bands in your workouts?
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 4 Feb. 2025
Baker had been pleased enough that his film had been chosen to compete, so he was blown away when George Lucas presented him with the highest honor: the Palme d’Or.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025
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Monica Martinez, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
There’s a lot of home gym equipment out there to choose from—so, why choose to use bands in your workouts?
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 4 Feb. 2025
Baker had been pleased enough that his film had been chosen to compete, so he was blown away when George Lucas presented him with the highest honor: the Palme d’Or.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025
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Litchfield High School teachers selected two freshmen as Students of the Week for March 11-15.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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All products are independently selected by our editors.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 Feb. 2025
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There are consumers who only want to avoid high-risk ingredients, and there are those who want to avoid high-, moderate- and low-risk ingredients altogether.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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It is anticipated that the new owners would want to make the property their own, building their own family compound.—
Laura Layden,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The singer decided to busk on the city’s Church Street ahead of his concert, but police officers literally pulled the plug, saying Sheeran didn’t have proper permission.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Clearly, both of them took after their dad’s persistent spirit and decided to chart their own path in the NFL.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
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Answer just four questions, and the Books desk will pick one out.—
Claire Moses,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The city’s Museum Square turns into a giant tulip garden where everybody—including tourists—is free to pick a bouquet.—
Chris Schalkx,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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Côté’s doc provides a portrait of a man battling to find inner peace one Insta reel at a time by pleasing dominatrices.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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The result is a classic, pleasing palette with a hint of color.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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The report also notes that consumer spending habits are shifting, with more shoppers opting for store brands and bulk purchasing to offset rising costs.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Kick Kennedy, also known as Kathleen Alexandra Kennedy, opted for a classic silhouette, wearing a tailored gray suit paired with a white top.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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John Seidler’s approval as control person was contingent on his becoming trustee of Peter Seidler’s trust, as Major League Baseball prefers the control person and trustee to be the same person when a trust controls the largest stake in a team.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Most people would still prefer to eat fresh over frozen food, but no one is going to get more time to cook anytime soon.—
Meghan McCarron,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Brown's remaining living daughter, Phyllis Denise wished her mother a happy 71st birthday in a Facebook post in 2021.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The other, the Ukrainian president said, wished to return home.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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