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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Relevance
as in preferring
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1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of choosing
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Golden Ticket will see twelve contestants, each with a partner of their choosing, step through the gates of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to face a series of challenges.
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Peter White,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Bargaining and offering options teach children that the real meal is of their choosing.
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Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The winner of the match would get a title shot of their choosing at SummerSlam.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
There’s no better time to pretty up your porch than the dead of summer, and this planter, combined with the season’s ample sunshine, warm temps, and the shrub or flowers of your choosing.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The Malibu coconut rum, pineapple and coconut flavors can be enhanced by adding a fruit swirl of your choosing — strawberry, blackberry, mango or watermelon.
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Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Serve these saucy wings a la carte or with sides of your choosing.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Fellows can arrive and depart at their choosing, year-round.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
Despite choosing basketball, Wilson still gets a few opportunities to put on a baseball glove.
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Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
By choosing the start of Independence Day weekend for their celebration, Swift and Kelce are transforming that tradition into a milestone of their own.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
All these young men deserve endless gratitude for choosing and persisting in this rough, perilous, and holy life.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
Simplify Bedrooms Given how much time both adults and kids spend looking at screens, many people are choosing to incorporate screen-free spaces into their homes.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
Book travel is having a moment, with people not just reading on holiday but choosing destinations explicitly to read.
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Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Entebbe is often viewed as a moment when Israel pivoted — choosing a risky military operation — but Friday’s documents suggest otherwise.
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Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Visitors choosing to celebrate inside the FIFA Fan Festival must have a free Fan Festival pass, subject to capacity limits.
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J.m. Banks
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Noun
Televisions on the back of each seat played a cable channel of the White House's choosing.
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Golden Ticket will see twelve contestants, each with a partner of their choosing, step through the gates of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to face a series of challenges.
—
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Bargaining and offering options teach children that the real meal is of their choosing.
—
Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The winner of the match would get a title shot of their choosing at SummerSlam.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
There’s no better time to pretty up your porch than the dead of summer, and this planter, combined with the season’s ample sunshine, warm temps, and the shrub or flowers of your choosing.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The Malibu coconut rum, pineapple and coconut flavors can be enhanced by adding a fruit swirl of your choosing — strawberry, blackberry, mango or watermelon.
—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Serve these saucy wings a la carte or with sides of your choosing.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Fellows can arrive and depart at their choosing, year-round.
—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
Healthier lawns can be achieved by watering less often, improving soil, and choosing drought-tolerant grass types.
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Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
Despite choosing basketball, Wilson still gets a few opportunities to put on a baseball glove.
—
Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
By choosing the start of Independence Day weekend for their celebration, Swift and Kelce are transforming that tradition into a milestone of their own.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
All these young men deserve endless gratitude for choosing and persisting in this rough, perilous, and holy life.
—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
Simplify Bedrooms Given how much time both adults and kids spend looking at screens, many people are choosing to incorporate screen-free spaces into their homes.
—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
Book travel is having a moment, with people not just reading on holiday but choosing destinations explicitly to read.
—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Entebbe is often viewed as a moment when Israel pivoted — choosing a risky military operation — but Friday’s documents suggest otherwise.
—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Visitors choosing to celebrate inside the FIFA Fan Festival must have a free Fan Festival pass, subject to capacity limits.
—
J.m. Banks
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
Noun
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Miltos’ Greek Table at Andronis Luxury Suites is the Oia choice for travelers who want romance.
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Vic makes some baffling choices here, buzzing in twice on the first word in the series without hearing the rest, and getting eliminated from multiple rounds five seconds in.
Verb
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Submitting a tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive and clicking the link underneath their picture.
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Thoughtful Accessories Anderson keeps her accessories to a minimum, but selecting a few, such as her straw picnic bag and ‘90s-style sunglasses, is key to making an outfit more interesting.
Verb
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Oviedo residents turned out by the hundreds for the sunny afternoon of crowd-pleasing contests and down-home edibles at tiny booths lining a grassy lot next to the Meat World parking lot.
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Grossing more than $217 million worldwide against a $30 million budget, the Wayans’ sequel delivered the exact kind of crowd-pleasing victory lap many fans hoped for.
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Out of loyalty to her father, Rhaenyra refuses, eventually deciding to send him north to the Wall.
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At the moment, Congress is having a terrible time deciding how to levy taxes, go to war, protect Social Security, confirm judges and live within its means.
Noun
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Some of the impetus behind her bill revolved around the June 2 Fresno City Council election.
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Trump and his supporters have repeatedly pushed Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster to pass the election bill, but there's also insufficient support to drastically change the chamber's procedures.
Verb
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Bryce Eldridge handled the rest, picking Schmitt’s throw out of the dirt to complete the double play.
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The studio showed strong instincts when picking creative partners on the horror side, too.
Verb
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Despite his recent struggles, Soriano has been the subject of trade deadline speculation, with the Angels reportedly not wanting to move him and other young players.
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Although some might interpret this decision as Swift wanting to make her wedding a public spectacle after all, insiders insist that’s not the case.
Verb
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Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift's brother, Austin Swift, as her man of honor and Kelce's brother, Jason Kelce, as the groom's best man.
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Travis and Swift did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift's brother, Austin, as her Man of Honor and Jason, 38, as Travis' Best Man.
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“Choosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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