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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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
Skinner chose 37-year-old striker Rachel Williams to lead the press but there was a lack of cohesion in the midfield and forward lines.
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Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
At both Early Beck locations in the village, diners can choose from a fresh selection of baked goods, pastries (don’t sleep on the Linzer tart), sandwiches, and homemade vegetable soups.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
The friend chose not to step down from her role, yet didn't fulfill her duties.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
But — and this is a notable but — four of those five lost in the era beween 1945 and 2009, when there were only five best picture nominees and the category’s winner was chosen by a popular vote, as opposed to the preferential, or ranked, ballot that was employed prior to and since that period.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
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Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
At both Early Beck locations in the village, diners can choose from a fresh selection of baked goods, pastries (don’t sleep on the Linzer tart), sandwiches, and homemade vegetable soups.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
The friend chose not to step down from her role, yet didn't fulfill her duties.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
But — and this is a notable but — four of those five lost in the era beween 1945 and 2009, when there were only five best picture nominees and the category’s winner was chosen by a popular vote, as opposed to the preferential, or ranked, ballot that was employed prior to and since that period.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
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On Tuesday evening, the Jonesboro City Council selected Nabholz Construction to demolish the vacant Citizens Bank building at 100 W. Washington Ave.—
Amir Mahmoud,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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When staking up citrus trees, select soft, flexible materials that won’t stretch or break, such as nylon twine and rubber tubing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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Boarding a train on the London Underground wearing his best bowtie, Gilbert must have assumed at least one person would want to shower him with affection.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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And the fact that this could happen today is a great testament to what people want. ...—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
18 Jan. 2025
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Content creators and influencers must decide what to do with the looming TikTok ban.—
Emma Cortes Ellendt,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The new leadership at the S.E.C. is likely to decide on rules that could significantly increase the value of Ethereum, Bitcoin and tokens at World Liberty Financial.—
Karen Yourish,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Shop my top picks from Columbia, Smith, Carhartt, and more.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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Defense company Anduril recently picked Columbus to host its latest Arsenal-1 megafactory, and the city is welcoming the new plant.—
Emily Hamilton,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Throughout history, first ladies have struggled to please everybody with their outfit choices — no matter the decade or political party.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some of those actions may be beyond the scope of the presidency, while others are likely to face challenges in implementation, but making moves to implement them is likely to please some members of his base and continue to fan the flames of the culture wars.—
Monica Potts,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Yet as those contracts come up for renewal, leagues may opt to take their games elsewhere, particularly as broadcast becomes less profitable and viewers switch to streaming.—
Alex Cranz,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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While many people chose to share their reality surrounding the Los Angeles fires in realtime, Tyra Banks opted to delay any announcement of her situation out of respect for other victims.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Only the heartless would prefer that compassion is never extended.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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City missed the presence of Kevin De Bruyne in these sequences, with their midfielders preferring safe passes while Chelsea baited the ambitious switch, leaving Nunes to call for passes to no avail.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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One wishes that the director had used this thread to comment more forcefully or even satirically on this striking relationship between the military and Hollywood.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, Bud Light used the Super Bowl to introduce the Bud Light Genie, an affable creature who granted a group of friends many wishes during an epic night out.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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