1
as in to select
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 to want
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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3
as in to decide
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 choose
Scroll to choose from seven different K-Beauty sunscreen favorites, with more picks to come.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Owners of heavy trucks can choose to only display their front license plate.
—Eleanor Nash
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Barring an outright ban, which looks unlikely at this juncture, any legal action against X would take months, possibly years, to work its way through the European courts, especially if Musk chooses not to cooperate.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
There weary shoppers or passersby can choose from more than 200 types of 100 percent Arabica specialty coffees from 35 countries.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Owners of heavy trucks can choose to only display their front license plate.
—Eleanor Nash
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Barring an outright ban, which looks unlikely at this juncture, any legal action against X would take months, possibly years, to work its way through the European courts, especially if Musk chooses not to cooperate.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
There weary shoppers or passersby can choose from more than 200 types of 100 percent Arabica specialty coffees from 35 countries.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
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The Pirates selected another pitcher to join Hernandez on the path to the big leagues.—
Devon Henderson,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Judkins was selected in the second round with the 36th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns after having played for the Ohio State Buckeyes.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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From overcrowded trails to traffic congestion, the Pacific islands have been actively seeking visitors who want to create a deeper connection with Hawaii.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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Mayer and his team wanted to wait until the latest FIA General Assembly took place in Macau, which — barring the calling of any extraordinary, unscheduled meetings — was the final time that any further changes could be made to the statutes.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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But once Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) locks Superman (David Corenswet) away in a secret prison in a pocket universe, Terrific decides to help Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) find Superman.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Peskov said Putin would need time to analyze Trump's remarks, some of which were directed at him, and to decide whether to comment.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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This year, the program is running twice as long and with four times the number of attractions to pick from.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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Readers clearly have no problem picking favorites, with the top properties located mostly in major travel destinations like Mumbai, New Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Agra.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Then the governor, seemingly trying to please the president, vetoed laws that assist Floridians in survival mode.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Two tiebreaking runs scored, a fact that pleased Altuve far more than another milestone in a career full of them.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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And though the move was meant to unite the luxury titans, the brands have run into some trouble: Consumers are opting to shop at other high-end retailers instead, such as Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom, Bloomberg reported.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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The wife of King Charles III opted for taupe suede and leather toe cap pumps by Eliot Zed.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Those with dry skin might prefer this glowy formula, as it's spiked with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter and porcelain flower.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
12 July 2025
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Ultimately, the Phillies would prefer none of their pitchers throw in the All-Star Game.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Two people said those affected do not wish to be named in the final report.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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If either of Burnett’s sons wishes to serve, they should absolutely be encouraged to run.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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