as in choice
the act or process of selecting
the choosing of a new mayor is often left to a few voters, unfortunately
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as in selecting
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
choose a computer that best suits your needs
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as in pleasing
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in deciding
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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as in preferring
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Recent Examples of choosing
Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
The last boy remaining will earn a prize of their choosing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Customers can wrap the truck’s exterior paneling in a color or print of their choosing, as well as customize lighting and tires, and even convert the two-passenger flat bed truck into a 5-person SUV.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
Gen Z isn't settling for traditionally budget-friendly destinations—they're choosing iconic, culture-rich cities during the off-season.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, scripted programming, viewed at times of the audience’s own choosing, is less powerful than a key NFL or NBA game, which demands to be watched live.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The last man standing takes home a cash prize and a single wish of his choosing, fulfilled by the government for the rest of his life.
—Air Mail, 30 Aug. 2025
The Citi Strata Card, which replaces the Citi Rewards+ Card (no longer available), offers a way to earn Citi ThankYou® Rewards in a number of helpful categories, like at supermarkets and transit, and in one category of your choosing.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
The pair revisit past complications in their relationship before acting on their unbreakable connection and choosing to be together.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
The share of borrowers choosing ARMs has climbed to its highest level since 2008, according to the MBA report.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, families are increasingly choosing public flagships, honors colleges, or specialized programs that deliver strong earnings potential without unsustainable debt.
—Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Neighbors lined up against the farmers’ solar project, putting the county commission in a position of choosing between private property rights and what neighbors think is best.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But but all sorts of institutions — from universities to law firms — have been choosing protection over principle.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
When choosing a brush, aim for something with medium-stiff bristles.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Tim Cook and his team will be left building the shiniest and slimmest car possible, while Google takes the wheel and drives it to an AI destination of its own choosing.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
The last boy remaining will earn a prize of their choosing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Customers can wrap the truck’s exterior paneling in a color or print of their choosing, as well as customize lighting and tires, and even convert the two-passenger flat bed truck into a 5-person SUV.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
Gen Z isn't settling for traditionally budget-friendly destinations—they're choosing iconic, culture-rich cities during the off-season.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, scripted programming, viewed at times of the audience’s own choosing, is less powerful than a key NFL or NBA game, which demands to be watched live.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The last man standing takes home a cash prize and a single wish of his choosing, fulfilled by the government for the rest of his life.
—Air Mail, 30 Aug. 2025
The Citi Strata Card, which replaces the Citi Rewards+ Card (no longer available), offers a way to earn Citi ThankYou® Rewards in a number of helpful categories, like at supermarkets and transit, and in one category of your choosing.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg publicly disagreed with former Vice President Kamala Harris’s judgment in deciding against choosing him as vice president.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
The pair revisit past complications in their relationship before acting on their unbreakable connection and choosing to be together.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
The share of borrowers choosing ARMs has climbed to its highest level since 2008, according to the MBA report.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, families are increasingly choosing public flagships, honors colleges, or specialized programs that deliver strong earnings potential without unsustainable debt.
—Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Neighbors lined up against the farmers’ solar project, putting the county commission in a position of choosing between private property rights and what neighbors think is best.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But but all sorts of institutions — from universities to law firms — have been choosing protection over principle.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
When choosing a brush, aim for something with medium-stiff bristles.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
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These days, the healthy beverage of choice is more likely to be a protein-and-collagen smoothie or a matcha latte whipped with some sort of non-dairy milk.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This evolved into a prototype chiefly engineered by Burrell Smith, selecting for its CPU the 8-bit Motorola 6809 as an upgrade from the Apple II's MOS 6502 but still keeping costs low.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, the Reply AI Film Festival named Love at First Sight by Jacopo Reale, its Grand Prize winner, The AI Film Festival announced winners during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, selecting from over 2,500 submissions from 67 countries.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Winning office becomes a matter of pleasing party bosses or local power brokers rather than persuading a broad swath of constituents.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The thinking among some academics and business leaders goes that requiring companies to disclose their finances every quarter, as the US has done since 1970, exacerbates Corporate America’s obsession with pleasing the stock market in the short term rather than focusing on long-term value creation.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Palmer was part of a movement deciding to try something else instead of college.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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When deciding costumes, Heimann worked with Crowe to create scene-specific outfits, assembling a closet of clothes for each character.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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In Argentina, two have been convicted, including Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who was found guilty of fraudulent administration in 2022 and is currently under house arrest and banned from running for election; while in Guatemala, three have been convicted.—
Sofía Benavides,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The partisan map, if passed at the polls, would replace the independent commission's work for the next three elections.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But a growing number of people seem to be picking the team to finish first in the AFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Prices vary based on color and size, but shoppers will score the biggest discounts when picking them up in Portman’s exact mushroom shade.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not wanting to show favoritism, Rebordinos is relucant to discuss this year’s competition lineup.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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Imagine wanting to see a play—ostensibly, in part, for the liveness of a play—but mistrusting your judgment enough to read a review first, thereby lessening your opportunity for surprise.—
Lauren Rothery,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Last month Bloomberg reported that Nigerian companies were increasingly opting to issue short-term debt to avoid locking in high borrowing costs.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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With McLaughlin-Levrone opting to compete in a different event, Bol's path to do so is clearer than ever.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Choosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosing. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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