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
From sunny Fort Myers and Naples to remote Sanibel and Captiva, visitors have plenty to choose from when deciding on a destination.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
On occasions when a player does choose to drink, Juginovic recommends one drink per 60 minutes, consumed at least three to four hours before bedtime.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
There's something undeniably compelling about criminal behavior on the big or small screen — watching someone choose a dangerous, alternative path to find success, freedom, or a combination of both.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Southwest passengers now have to choose between four different price tiers of tickets when booking a flight: Basic, Choice, Choice Preferred, Choice Extra.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
On occasions when a player does choose to drink, Juginovic recommends one drink per 60 minutes, consumed at least three to four hours before bedtime.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
There's something undeniably compelling about criminal behavior on the big or small screen — watching someone choose a dangerous, alternative path to find success, freedom, or a combination of both.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Southwest passengers now have to choose between four different price tiers of tickets when booking a flight: Basic, Choice, Choice Preferred, Choice Extra.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
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After a fantastic third season at LSU, Nabers was selected sixth overall by the Giants.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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More key members of the team tasked with bringing the East Bank development to life have been selected, and a construction timeline is emerging.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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The challenge for Burrows was that more than 55 of the 88 Republican House members wanted someone else to be speaker.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But Turner wants to encourage states that are welcoming these projects to think ahead.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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The Padres will play just three more games—against the NL East-leading Mets, no less—before A.J. Preller decides exactly what strings to pull before Thursday.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The 193-member U.N. General Assembly decided in September last year that such a conference would be held in 2025.—
Michelle Nichols,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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My open squad especially looks better than my ADP team picks now that the troubling timeline for Joe Mixon’s injury has been reported.—
Jay Felicio,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Dempsey would leave the area and avoid arrest for another six weeks, until the California Highway Patrol picked him up in mid-August 2024, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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German consumers are harder to please and demand higher speeds over long distances which EVs can’t handle.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Not insignificant is the fact that Nike is planning on expanding this highly successful and lucrative line in late summer and fall, with the Vomero Plus and Vomero Premium that will feature unforeseen levels of cushioning sure to please all runners.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 July 2025
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Paying homage to Dennis Rodman’s iconic 1996 stunt, Fagbenle opts for a Lululemon linen blazer and Align dress make for the perfect tunnel wedding look.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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General manager Brian Cashman opted to swing deals for Camilo Doval, David Bednar and Jake Bird to bolster the high-leverage situations for the Bronx Bombers.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Users prefer answer-first experiences — powered by ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. 2.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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While some may prefer a minimizing effect, it was noted that this Wacoal bra doesn’t quite meet the mark in this area.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal (daniellefaskell@gmail.com).—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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In essence, Trump wishes to make sure that the construction of the many data centers and transmission lines that will be necessary for the United States to dominate the global AI industry is not slowed down by red tape.—
The Editors,
National Review,
25 July 2025
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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