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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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
But not in 2016, at least not in the way many Millennials often choose to remember it.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
The Gophers started Sunday ranked 19th in the Associated Press and USA Today polls, but ninth in the NET rankings — the most important metric used by the selection committee when seeding and choosing at-large teams.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Going long-distance first isn’t making your partner choose between you and his family.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Squirrels can be a nuisance and eat more seed than birds do, so choose a squirrel-resistant feeder.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
The Gophers started Sunday ranked 19th in the Associated Press and USA Today polls, but ninth in the NET rankings — the most important metric used by the selection committee when seeding and choosing at-large teams.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Going long-distance first isn’t making your partner choose between you and his family.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Squirrels can be a nuisance and eat more seed than birds do, so choose a squirrel-resistant feeder.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Jahnavi Rapaka,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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After thousands of Iranian demonstrators were killed in a January crackdown, Shima Razavi Gacek wanted to keep alive her family's favorite springtime holiday traditions but didn't feel like throwing her annual house party with a roaring bonfire ahead of Nowruz -- the Persian New Year.—
AMY TAXIN,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Businessman Juan Rosa from Lanzarote opened the 7 Islas Hotel in Madrid in 2002, wanting to create a welcoming home away from home for Canary Islanders (the seven islands).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jenkins is on a road trip back to Yuba City and decided to grab some food.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The club’s decision makers will meet this weekend to decide on the club’s final few roster spots, but there are still a few days left for players to make a last impression.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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There is a weekly schedule of group activities to pick from such as the morning mantra chanting, group yoga sessions, Vedanta talks, excursions to the village, treks to local peaks, nature and forest walks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Even the most ardent of Notre Dame football fans would not be able to pick him out of a lineup, or name him.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Perk up your party with an appetizer that’s sure to please the crowd.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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When its agreement to provide fire service to Sheridan expired in 2025, Denver opted for a shorter, three-year deal running through 2028 with escalating annual increases of 4%, and 5%.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, has stayed quiet on the Senate race, instead opting to invest heavily in multiple House races, but an analysis by the Intercept found at least 27 AIPAC donors had backed Stratton.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Nearly fifty per cent of participants preferred the texts written by artificial intelligence.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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Trump has never appreciated multilateral alliances and organizations, preferring their bilateral counterparts instead.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Now, the current owners – who are officially listed as 5250 Old Orchard, LLC – wish to continue with the project’s original design plan, but add minor changes to the exterior and interior of the building.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Lara’s family has not wished to see the video to this point, the chief said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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