1
as in selects
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 wants
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in decides
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 chooses
However, the suspension of the de minimis rule now means that lower value shipments will now be subject to an additional 10% to 50% levy that coincides with the tariff rate of the country of origin, or a flat rate of $80 to $200, depending on which option the seller chooses.
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Rhett Buttle, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Whichever variation of back four Guardiola chooses, none of them look like keeping a clean sheet at the moment.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, the narrator chooses to do next to nothing to keep these things from happening.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
The Zegna customer chooses his acquisitions with care, and the same can be said of Sartori and his collaborators, many of whom have been in his circle for a decade or more.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
After McVries chooses to sit down and accept his death and Stebbins (played in the movie by Garrett Wareing) collapses from exhaustion, Garraty is the only remaining walker.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Murtagh chooses Dougal over Brian!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
The Paper’s connection to The Office comes first from behind the cameras, as the documentary crew that chronicled Michael Scott, Pam Beesly et al chooses the Truth-Teller as its next subject.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Rhett Buttle, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Whichever variation of back four Guardiola chooses, none of them look like keeping a clean sheet at the moment.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, the narrator chooses to do next to nothing to keep these things from happening.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
The Zegna customer chooses his acquisitions with care, and the same can be said of Sartori and his collaborators, many of whom have been in his circle for a decade or more.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
After McVries chooses to sit down and accept his death and Stebbins (played in the movie by Garrett Wareing) collapses from exhaustion, Garraty is the only remaining walker.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Murtagh chooses Dougal over Brian!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
The Paper’s connection to The Office comes first from behind the cameras, as the documentary crew that chronicled Michael Scott, Pam Beesly et al chooses the Truth-Teller as its next subject.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
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If the winner selects the annuity option, the claimant will receive one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sifford will hold the position for two years unless the commission selects a replacement before then.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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If your toddler wants to listen to even more music after school, start with this playlist, which is just over 30 minutes.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cat decides its favorite spot to sleep is also a great place to stretch and scratch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps America won’t be healthy again until Kennedy simply decides to declare victory, regardless of what the next three years bring.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Keep scrolling to shop some of my favorite under-$10 picks.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Murphy won't come cheap, but a package headlined by Kuminga and picks would definitely be a good starting point for New Orleans.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Unable to find his favorite variety, Johnson sometimes opts for another traditional choice, the Granny Smith.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gage often opts for a solid or patterned velvet sofa with a print mix in the pillows.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everything within us prefers to be right.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But Nate Bargatze – who will host the Emmys for the first time this Sunday – prefers to keep things clean.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To help illustrate the differences, consider a taxpayer in the top marginal tax bracket (22%) who wishes to save $100 for retirement.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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While the defense remains solid, the offense needs to get back on track if the team wishes to have a strong campaign in 2025.—
Richard Pereira,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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