as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
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as in choice
a person or thing that is chosen
of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
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as in picked
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 wanted
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in decided
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 chosen
Gregory Barber, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2023
Although small, it was well chosen, containing valuable works on history, science and literature.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2023
Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Whoever is chosen serves until the next election in 2026.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In Raquette Lake, National Grid and Rev Renewables, the developer, say the chosen site, purchased in 2019, meets state and local requirements, away from wetlands and properly distanced from other buildings.
—Gregory Barber, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2023
Although small, it was well chosen, containing valuable works on history, science and literature.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2023
Verb
Once more, Apple will turn to its tablet; Apple has chosen the iPad Pro to introduce the powerful M5.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Whoever is chosen serves until the next election in 2026.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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After the automatic and selected protections, the Rapids had to leave five current players vulnerable to the newest MLS club: Andreas Maxsø, Daniel Chacón, Nate Jones, Jasper Löffelsend and Omir Fernández.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 10 Dec. 2024
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After pairing the headphones, the app's home screen shows information like the battery level and the selected EQ mode, along with a multi-point button and basic media controls.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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The narrow definition of who the competition was meant merging two competitors in a market posed a bigger risk to consumers of less choice and potentially higher prices.Alexander Coolidge, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trade groups have also emphasized concern with the choice.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Those who decided to flee were left wondering how others had fared.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the past ten years, the night has evolved from an intimate dinner to a significant date on the New York City advent calendar—this is the first year that Mulligan and Mumford decided to share images anywhere—but the original spirit of Wassail, and its generosity, remains entirely intact.Vogue, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The line is at select retail partners including Stylerunner and David Jones.Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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The sneaker is now available in select Off-White boutiques and online at off–white.com.Essence, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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Local provisions are also needed, with the overall demographic collapse literally becoming an existential bet for our future.Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company’s acquisition of Overheard in early 2023 is the company’s biggest bet to date pulling from the $21.5 million equity investment raised in 2022 led by Volition Capital.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Six additional sites in Castleford, Leigh, Middlesbrough, Northampton, Poole and Weymouth will close after landlords opted to reclaim those properties.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Among the designers featured a fair few opted to give a nod to the film’s costumier, Jonathan Anderson.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Upon booking, the hotel provides suite guests with an intake form to specify dietary restrictions, preferred brands and any other requests, ensuring their grocery list is ready and waiting for them upon arrival.Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The state allows prisoners to choose their preferred method of execution: lethal injection or gas chamber.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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But the Ukrainian marine corps is determined to prove the Russian commanders wrong.David Axe, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Here are maps showing some of Southern and Central California’s most populated areas within a tsunami hazard zone, as determined by the California Geological Survey.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chosen. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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