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as in choice
the act or process of selecting
his selection of a running mate was a long, tedious affair
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2
as in bet
a person or thing that is chosen
our selection was the third entrant in the dog show
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as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
the inn's table d'hôte is excellent, but there's very limited selection
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as in sampling
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
a selection of the company's latest line of products for display at the trade show
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Recent Examples of selection
At Pier South, Roppongi offers a fresh take on classic favorites such as the famous crab stack, mouth-watering onion rings and Mongolian Shrimp, along with a vibrant selection of sushi, Asian tapas and bold entrées like crying tiger steak.
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Advertorial, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
The menu boasts a vast selection of options, such as a wagyu burger, butter chicken masala, and a variety of pasta dishes.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
Last year, their Summer Spectacular had a cross-genre selection of acts.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
As Tinos is also a beloved foodie destination and a farmer’s island, the hotel’s various food and beverage offerings nod to the timeless Cycladic specialities of the island– even down by the beach bar, which will serve a selection of local finger foods and fresh crudos.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Advertorial, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
The menu boasts a vast selection of options, such as a wagyu burger, butter chicken masala, and a variety of pasta dishes.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
Last year, their Summer Spectacular had a cross-genre selection of acts.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
As Tinos is also a beloved foodie destination and a farmer’s island, the hotel’s various food and beverage offerings nod to the timeless Cycladic specialities of the island– even down by the beach bar, which will serve a selection of local finger foods and fresh crudos.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selection
Noun
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The city's choice to close fewer homeless camps in recent years differs from some communities that have banned public camping and a new Trump directive to remove people from the streets.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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With more injuries than several teams combined, the Los Angeles Dodgers have no choice but to add to their bullpen at the trade deadline.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Your best bet at locating chip seal contractors is to call all the blacktop companies in your area.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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The expectation is that Reigns will disappear for at least a couple of months again, but after what transpired at SummerSlam, WWE’s best bet is for Reigns to return yet again a few months from now in preparation for a marquee singles match with Breakker.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The combination of limited production capacity and expensive weapons sometimes constrained the government’s options.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The Colorado college town beat out Cincinnati and Salt Lake City after the festival brass started exploring relocation options in 2024, with Boulder chosen for its mountain views reminiscent of Park City’s own as well as its vibrant arts community.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 July 2025
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The Field School trips, by contrast, give an unbiased sampling of whatever goes for its bait.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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This basic research will also help further NASA’s laundry list of tech development needed to manage eventual subsurface sampling of Europa and Enceladus.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Voting before the primary election is expected to provide Detroiters the flexibility to submit their ballots early and avoid long lines at the polls.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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And, to prevent foreign interference, advertising services to third country sponsors will be banned completely for three months before an election or referendum.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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For example, the household survey that includes the monthly unemployment rate and demographic data is considered rather volatile because of its smaller sample size and declining response rates.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
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More troubling is that more drug dealers are cutting their fentanyl with other substances, which are resistant to Narcan, like the powerful sedative that authorities suspect was used in the free samples given out by a dealer or dealers in Penn North.—
Allan Culver,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Selection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selection. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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