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
Laying out the bill at the top of the debate, Rep. Brad Buckley, a Salado Republican and the bill’s House sponsor, said the legislation empowers parents to choose the educational path that best fits their child’s need.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
To learn more about fast internet, download and upload speeds, and for tips on choosing a speed without paying too much, check out our guide below.
—David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
But Raimondo ultimately chose not to pursue the measures, in part because the Biden administration was working on a separate set of AI chip restrictions affecting most of the world.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
The executive director is chosen by the nine members of the commission, who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate, according to state law.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
To learn more about fast internet, download and upload speeds, and for tips on choosing a speed without paying too much, check out our guide below.
—David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
But Raimondo ultimately chose not to pursue the measures, in part because the Biden administration was working on a separate set of AI chip restrictions affecting most of the world.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
The executive director is chosen by the nine members of the commission, who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate, according to state law.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
Verb
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Products are independently selected by our editors.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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For each ranking system, the team ranked No. 1 was selected as the national champion.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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As such, The Studio is shrill and talky, its chaotic scenes sparked by random performers like Charlize Theron, Zac Efron, Olivia Wilde and Sarah Polley, all of whom want something from Remick.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The music is liberating, the sound of a new world, which the vampires want to shut down.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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In this scenario, the Saints decide to make a bold play and move up for their passer of the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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With the 26th pick, the Rams decide to bolster their offense by adding the best available running back.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Van Lith was picked in the first round by the Chicago Sky.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the week, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, Joe Smith and Jeremy Rutherford were on site and picked the players’ brains about, well, each other.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Both candidates will be forced to emphasize their conservative credentials in a bid to please Republican primary voters, which could provide an opening for their eventual Democratic challenger.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Chef Garofalo’s menu is clearly composed to please all of them, full of classic dishes like French onion soup and salade Niçoise along with American favorites like lobster rolls as well as steak au poivre and the Pierre burger.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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As a solution to unsafe conditions in hospitals, many Black women are opting to have midwives and doulas as part of their birth team.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead of opting for the speed of flying, Luna Buttiens decided to take her time, exploring the country from the windows of a train.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And while the generations may prefer different kinds of communication, these preferences can also be based on individual style as well.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Others may prefer to broaden their portfolio of experience across various roles or departments.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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For Moss’ character, June Osborne, being stripped of all agency left her curled on a closet floor wishing for the end of her life.—
Trish Deitch,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Jon Rahm, the 2023 Masters champion and one of the biggest names on LIV Golf, wishes that a merger were closer but is also not ready to dwell on that during the first major of the season.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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