as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
selected only two people out of 300 applicants for the summer internship
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as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
the company claims to use only select beans to make its coffee
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as in elegant
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste
select fabrics that the shop makes into expensive suits for its well-heeled clientele
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Recent Examples of select
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The company’s previous hypersonic work dates to 2018, when the US Army and Navy selected the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) for the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) and the Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) programs.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
29 June 2026
Disciples of this extremist hatred are running for office and winning in select primaries.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
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While selecting pieces for the exhibit, Pacini visited the carousel in storage.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The company’s previous hypersonic work dates to 2018, when the US Army and Navy selected the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) for the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) and the Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) programs.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Adjective
The Space Coast facility will randomly select visitors to receive an envelope with a certificate and QR code inside.
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Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
29 June 2026
Disciples of this extremist hatred are running for office and winning in select primaries.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
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Old borrowers may need to consolidate loans, choose new repayment plans or risk being involuntarily placed in one that may not fit their budget, loan experts said.
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Design is what decides whether a person can do their best work, find the thread to something larger, and choose without leaving.
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Some cool features include a kill switch that automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection fails, as well as split tunneling that allows selected apps to use the VPN connection while others transmit data in clear text.
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These pre-selected fighter pilots and their families moved into their apartments during the summer of 1960 after residing at the Frunze Central Airfield in Moscow.
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The result is an elegant estate where guests can have a refined Irish breakfast, enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails come sunset.
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Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
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The engaged couple from Orlando, Florida, pick a different city to visit each Fourth of July.
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Bellinger and Schlittler were selected by their fellow players, while Rice was picked by Major League Baseball.
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Success rarely arrives on our preferred timeline.
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Later this week, the government releases its May personal consumption expenditures price index, the preferred inflation gauge of the Federal Reserve.
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One of the victors is this exquisite 1937 Delage D8-120 S Aerodynamic Coupe, with flowing bodywork by Parisian coachbuilder Marcel Pourtout.
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Explore Nový Bor, Czech Republic, a hub for exquisite Bohemian glass, and Tönning, Germany, showcasing contemporary wool craftsmanship.
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Right on time, a loyal customer walks in and heads straight to his favorite spot.
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Check out more of my favorite beauty products from this year below.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Thieves stole $25,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards after breaking into an Eagan, Minnesota, claw machine arcade last weekend, employees said.
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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