as in choice
the act or process of selecting
the selecting of the party's nominee took three days and half a dozen votes
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as in choosing
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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Recent Examples of selecting
Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Critics say the city’s methodology for selecting projects resulted from years of poor urban planning.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Theatrical itself is already self-selecting.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
Our mind is scanning, selecting, and categorizing stimuli.
—Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
The next year, eleven journalists went on to form the White House Correspondents’ Association in response to rumors that the Congressional Standing Committee of Correspondents was planning on selecting which reporters were invited to presidential news conferences.
—JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, hundreds of millions of users have shared their Crumbl reviews on TikTok selecting six different flavours and sampling on camera, often in the front seat of a car.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Reid has New York selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana University.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Such a catalog, tied to specific sampling sites, would be vital when selecting which sealed cores to bring back under the MSR program.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
That pattern is associated with better satiety, energy stability, and muscle maintenance, as long as sodium is kept in check when selecting meals.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Several park rangers were in attendance during the seminar to help kids practice tying their rigs and selecting the bait.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The director tested numerous fish before selecting the one that is seen onscreen.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The jump was largest in New Mexico, with its initial number of people selecting plans up by nearly 14%.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The jump was largest in New Mexico, with its initial number of people selecting plans up by nearly 14%.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Kitsch's bar shampoo was developed for results including softness, manageability, and curl definition, outcomes that customers prioritize when selecting hair care items.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Early mock drafts have the Chargers selecting a guard.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
The TikTok tradeoff is dynamic scanning, selecting, and constructing in return for patience, credulity, and willingness to follow direction.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Critics say the city’s methodology for selecting projects resulted from years of poor urban planning.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Theatrical itself is already self-selecting.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
Our mind is scanning, selecting, and categorizing stimuli.
—Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
The next year, eleven journalists went on to form the White House Correspondents’ Association in response to rumors that the Congressional Standing Committee of Correspondents was planning on selecting which reporters were invited to presidential news conferences.
—JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, hundreds of millions of users have shared their Crumbl reviews on TikTok selecting six different flavours and sampling on camera, often in the front seat of a car.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Reid has New York selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana University.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Such a catalog, tied to specific sampling sites, would be vital when selecting which sealed cores to bring back under the MSR program.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, despite Forrest Gump’s insight about the unknowns inside every box of chocolates, some 43% of Americans do consult the guide that comes with most boxes before selecting a treat.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
That pattern is associated with better satiety, energy stability, and muscle maintenance, as long as sodium is kept in check when selecting meals.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Several park rangers were in attendance during the seminar to help kids practice tying their rigs and selecting the bait.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The director tested numerous fish before selecting the one that is seen onscreen.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The jump was largest in New Mexico, with its initial number of people selecting plans up by nearly 14%.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The jump was largest in New Mexico, with its initial number of people selecting plans up by nearly 14%.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Kitsch's bar shampoo was developed for results including softness, manageability, and curl definition, outcomes that customers prioritize when selecting hair care items.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Early mock drafts have the Chargers selecting a guard.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selecting
Noun
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Casado also seemed to enjoy himself, reminding fans of his breakout performances last year at times, but De Jong remains first-choice in that midfield role.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The show is presented as a response to the official Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny as the choice of the Puerto Rican mega-star drew backlash from conservatives.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, choosing fewer priorities and building momentum through small, consistent actions that actually stick is likely to have a better outcome than getting spread too thin.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My focus is on job approval, which not only captures a president’s popularity but has a huge impact on the performance of the president’s party in other elections, such as the upcoming November midterms.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Smith argued that economic concerns are where the battle for this year’s elections lies.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That’s impressive for a rebuilding team, but is anyone picking the Ducks over the Oilers in a playoff series?—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Only Nick Brinkerhoff is picking the Seahawks to win in blowout fashion, by a score of 34-17.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Included in their selection, though, is bottled Pilsner, white wine, prosecco, Weinschorle (a German wine spritzer), the odd and intense combination of prosecco and Red Bull, and of course, your standard house/well cocktails.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The festival opened with Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat’s No Good Men, following a female camerawoman navigating life and work in Kabul — a selection with an unmistakable geopolitical echo.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Selecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selecting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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