as in choice
the act or process of selecting
the selecting of the party's nominee took three days and half a dozen votes
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as in choosing
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
selected only two people out of 300 applicants for the summer internship
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selecting
Noun
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Fox herself has remained silent on social media since giving birth, initially offering no clues about their name choice.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
28 Mar. 2025 -
With this versatility in mind, color choices range from neutral black to navy, beige, or off-white.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Dec. 2024
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Grapes are also a symbol of good luck, with many choosing to eat 12 on New Year's Eve for 12 months of good luck.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The race, with the assist from Musk, has become the most expensive judicial election in American history, with more than $81 million in spending.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Putin on Friday suggested Ukraine could be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords, which could effectively push out Zelenskiy.—
Andrea Shalal,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Reserving restaurants, purchasing park hoppers, and picking your favorite room in advance can all be done via app or phone.—
Annemarie Dooling,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Instead of picking an immediate replacement for the 60-year-old morning show mainstay to join Bush Hager, the show will try out different A-listers to find the best fit.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Fans at the Chanticleers’ six home games in 2025 can acquire four items per concession stand visit from a selection of hot dogs, popcorn, nachos and fountain drinks.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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In other areas, Robin Le Normand was substituted as a precaution after a head injury against Espanyol at the weekend, but trained normally on Monday is believed to be fit and available for selection.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Selecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selecting. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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