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
The same pair is also available for men, in several color combos to choose from.
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Jené Luciani Sena
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Picking the right type of facelift Deep plane facelift, mini lift, and more—there are many types of facelifts to choose from.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 June 2025
For now, there’s been a ton of fun moments to choose from on the ice.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 June 2025
There are a bunch of OTC ingredients to choose from, and each requires some cautious experimentation.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 16 June 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Picking the right type of facelift Deep plane facelift, mini lift, and more—there are many types of facelifts to choose from.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 June 2025
For now, there’s been a ton of fun moments to choose from on the ice.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 June 2025
There are a bunch of OTC ingredients to choose from, and each requires some cautious experimentation.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
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Joseph was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft and played for the team until 2022, according to the NFL.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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Boeing Starliner launches from Florida on crewed test As the two astronauts selected for the Starliner's first crewed flight test, Wilmore and Williams launched June 5, 2024, on a mission to test a vehicle intended to one day join the SpaceX Dragon in transporting NASA astronauts to orbit.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Newcastle United wants Premier League signings Newcastle has already made enquiries for Brighton forward Joao Pedro and Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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She’s already seen changes—and wants to push for more.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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Clalit, after a review, decided to dismiss the complaint against Qasem Hassan.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The attorney general said that after the Supreme Court sided with Glossip earlier this year, his office reviewed the merits of the case against him and decided there is sufficient evidence to secure another conviction.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Prosecutors say Abrego Garcia made more than 100 trips, typically transporting people within the country after picking them up in the Houston area.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The search for a permanent replacement is ongoing, and the district aims to pick a candidate later this fall.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Politics is a service business and Trump and his Capitol Hill allies are aiming to please the customer.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2025
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Any shift on the key issues could topple the high-wire act needed to please House and Senate Republicans.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
7 June 2025
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At its last meeting, in May, the Fed opted to hold interest rates steady for the second consecutive time.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 June 2025
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You Glad Michelle Buteau opts for orange while out and about in New York City on June 12.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Lazard, at the end of the day, may prefer to make his own path.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch prefers to play McDavid and Draisaitl on different lines to give more depth to their offense.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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Godbout’s cousin wanted to create a video compilation made up of various clips from close friends and family wishing her well after the major surgery.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Up against the third-best team from Morocco last season, Wydad AC, and United Arab Emirates’ fifth-strongest force for the same campaign, Al Ain, there are plenty of Davids for Goliath fans to wish ill upon.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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