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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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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When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as NSF, U.S. Pharmacopeia, or ConsumerLab.com.
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Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
There’s no shortage of options to choose from, but here are the best to buy now.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 23 May 2025
There’s a mountain of deals to choose from at REI’s Memorial Day sale, but some discounts have piqued our interest more than others.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Direct or indirect, these are tax dollars the government is choosing to forego.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 23 May 2025
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Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
There’s no shortage of options to choose from, but here are the best to buy now.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 23 May 2025
There’s a mountain of deals to choose from at REI’s Memorial Day sale, but some discounts have piqued our interest more than others.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Direct or indirect, these are tax dollars the government is choosing to forego.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
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Choose products with humectants: When looking for products to maintain your hair's moisture, select those that contain humectants, which are substances that attract and hold water to hydrate the hair.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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The documentary was selected by Ken Burns to be screened at this year's Gettysburg Film Festival.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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One month later, the bank reopened the second round for bidders, and Earle and her husband wanted to visit the house again.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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But what Ellie really wants is adult responsibilities.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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As mentioned above, there are myriad factors—international transportation bottlenecks, natural disasters and supplier insolvency, among others—that need to be considered simultaneously in real time to decide what’s best for the business.—
Sadagopan S,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But given a chance to keep the cash that Biden had sent the State flowing, Trump has decided to throttle it back.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Situations like, how to thread the needle between multiple dietary restrictions, or how to pick a menu that can be made days in advance so hosts can save their energy for the party itself.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Then Tavares basically spent all seven years refusing to pick a lane.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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It's even claimed to reduce the creation of contrails, which will please some conspiracy theorists.—
David Szondy
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
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Do the citizens of the United States really want food, health care, housing, clean air and water, cancer research and much more taken away from us in order to have a military parade to please the president?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Solutions have been found when situations involving multi-club groups have previously cropped up, though that deadline for mitigation on March 1 may cause Palace a particular headache if UEFA opts against making further concessions.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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During the first round of distributions from the $425 million Equifax settlement, claimants could opt for a paper check, a payment to their PayPal account or the digital prepaid card.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Still others prefer city breaks — or simply staying put.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Aspergillus flavus, a species that tends to prefer hotter, tropical climates, could increase its spread by 16% if humans continue burning large amounts of fossil fuels, the study found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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As for criticism, some customers noted that the cushions show dirt quickly due to their light color, while others wished for more thoughtful additions like cushion ties.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Ahead of the special election for Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustee, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent the Area 5 seat.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
25 May 2025
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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