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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2
as in to want
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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3
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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Recent Examples of choose
The Nichelle Nichols Space Camp is currently searching for private and corporate sponsorships with a multitude of different contribution levels to choose from.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The Suns drafted him with the 22nd pick, one of three Arkansas Razorbacks chosen in the first round, joining Todd Day and Lee Mayberry.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
California state workers who have been watching the chaos unfold understand that public servants at the federal level don’t choose to work in government for the overly generous salaries.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
From debating associations choosing the head on the basis of abs to rich kids bullying another rich one in school for a lack of class, an unrealistic portrayal of the younger generation makes things worse.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The Suns drafted him with the 22nd pick, one of three Arkansas Razorbacks chosen in the first round, joining Todd Day and Lee Mayberry.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
California state workers who have been watching the chaos unfold understand that public servants at the federal level don’t choose to work in government for the overly generous salaries.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
From debating associations choosing the head on the basis of abs to rich kids bullying another rich one in school for a lack of class, an unrealistic portrayal of the younger generation makes things worse.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
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Additionally, as concerns over the cost of a college degree grow, students are placing greater emphasis on gaining employability skills and securing a job after graduation when selecting schools.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The standout senior was selected as the Sun Sentinel girls weightlifter of the year.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Now, an expert in military manpower at RAND wants to see the services shift their focus from quantity to quality.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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Jukebox Broadway musicals need conflict and the evil suits at Capitol Records are a perennial villain for artists who just want to be themselves.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article After initial reluctance, Osceola County commissioners have decided to kick in $500,000 toward a study on the feasibility of a SunRail extension from Orlando’s airport to the theme parks.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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The comedy revolves around a family restaurant where the characters must decide to keep traditional customs and dishes or ditch them for trendier meals, as the business battles financial challenges.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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When asked to pick a favorite (an unfair question, admittedly), Dynevor highlights an undersung benefit of antiques: their usefulness.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
22 Mar. 2025
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Chat about your picks during the tournament and see who your friends are picking.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Right here, inches from our noses, are observations, memories, and relationships—people to please—that can generate the kind of richness that Brainard brings to his work.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Vaccinations benefit people, but Ladapo would overturn every medical triumph of the last 100 years to please his boss.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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So instead of taking steps toward US citizenship, Sinden is opting for something even more permanent than a green card.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Justin opted for an oversized white shirt teamed with black baggy pants and white shoes.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Maybe the Universe could be teeming with advanced aliens who just… prefer to stay home.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Mar. 2025
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People may prefer egg substitutes for many reasons.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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The show is visually stunning, for sure, but thematically engaging in such a way that a hotel guest over several days will wish to take their time and explore various artists bit by bit.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Without the need for water or glue, peel-and-stick wallpaper is typically user friendly for those wishing to DIY their space and apply the wallpaper themselves.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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