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as in selects
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 wants
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in decides
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 chooses
Rolder chooses the right sport Detroit’s fourth-round selection, Jimmy Rolder, was faced with a tough decision in college between baseball and football.
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Bob Tripi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Rolder chooses the right sport Detroit's fourth-round selection, Jimmy Rolder, was faced with a tough decision in college between baseball and football.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
As the adult CeeCee, Jessica Vosk, a fine powerhouse singer, chooses – or is directed to choose – an over-the-top style that draws heavily, naturally enough, from Midler (the outré style, the Merman-esque volume and chanteuse vulnerability).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
If a resident chooses one of those plans and the lot qualifies, the project should move through an accelerated approval path.
—Jacob Mitchell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Needham Research analyst Laura Martin also suggested that advertising could be much higher if Apple chooses to go down that path, but Ternus could also use Apple’s $67 billion or so in cash to other, more ambitious use-cases.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
But that conversation will come only if Iran chooses to return to the neighborly fold of the Gulf.
—Nawaf M. Al-Thani, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Compounding this significantly is how Florida chooses to develop.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
In a county with more than 800 ALFs, Hernandez typically chooses from a collection of her preferred homes, colleagues said.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Bob Tripi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Rolder chooses the right sport Detroit's fourth-round selection, Jimmy Rolder, was faced with a tough decision in college between baseball and football.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
As the adult CeeCee, Jessica Vosk, a fine powerhouse singer, chooses – or is directed to choose – an over-the-top style that draws heavily, naturally enough, from Midler (the outré style, the Merman-esque volume and chanteuse vulnerability).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
If a resident chooses one of those plans and the lot qualifies, the project should move through an accelerated approval path.
—Jacob Mitchell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Needham Research analyst Laura Martin also suggested that advertising could be much higher if Apple chooses to go down that path, but Ternus could also use Apple’s $67 billion or so in cash to other, more ambitious use-cases.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
But that conversation will come only if Iran chooses to return to the neighborly fold of the Gulf.
—Nawaf M. Al-Thani, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Compounding this significantly is how Florida chooses to develop.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
In a county with more than 800 ALFs, Hernandez typically chooses from a collection of her preferred homes, colleagues said.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
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Using a handheld scanner, inspector John Devito selects items throughout the store and compares the shelf price to what comes up at the register.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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As a result of the sociological turn in journalism research, journalists were then increasingly viewed in an organizational context and the idea of an autonomously acting gatekeeper who selects sources was rejected.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Say that a presidential candidate wants to create universal prekindergarten, implement a comprehensive parental-leave policy, lower the Medicare-eligibility age, and invest in clean energy and cancer research.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the state’s email to Abruzzo seeking to know more about the reserves, Fennell didn’t specify why the state wants the information.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Whatever the team decides, Lomu sounds happy to oblige.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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If two of the richest companies in the world are racing to control the sky, who decides how that access is priced and delivered?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Seven picks later, the Rams jolted the league by calling Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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For decluttering, storage picks like this bench with a spacious hidden compartment, a lockable deck box, and a generous-sized shed are all on sale for Way Day.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Katie Holmes opts for an all-black look at the AAFA American Image Awards on April 21 in New York City.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rather than follow either party to their next apartment, Kevin opts to take up residence in a local shelter, among a ragtag crew of his fellow animals.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Missy prefers to handle it herself.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, Brendnetta Ashley, a hairstylist in San Fransisco, prefers to use a curl cream, which is gentler on hair than regular edge gels and pomades.—
Danielle James,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The feature, which Barker wrote, directed and edited, is a Monkey’s Paw style tale of a young man who wishes that his friend would love him more than anything in the world, with the results ending in spooky disaster.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mohan admits she had been distracted by personal problems, and wishes Robby well on his sabbatical.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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