as in choice
the act or process of selecting
the choosing of a new mayor is often left to a few voters, unfortunately
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as in preferring
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as in selecting
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 pleasing
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in deciding
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 choosing
Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
But intentionally looking for cyclists or choosing to drive unaware can be the difference between life and death for someone who’s just trying to get home.
—Emily Pape, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
One way executive teams can build a culture of trust and empowerment is by preparing a solid benefits package for staff and choosing to offset more of the cost for employees and their families.
—Dr. Cassandra Henderson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
That popcorn expert was four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry, who helped the rival Clippers by choosing between five different popcorn vendors.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Zach Bryan won’t be in the running for any awards at the 2025 Grammys after choosing not to submit his music for consideration, Variety reports.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2024
Brier emphasizes that this decision is more complex than simply choosing between vendors.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But the fun part is choosing materials, styles, finishes, and personal touches, so make your preferences known during the design phase of the project.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
There is a wide variety of these models, and choosing the right one is crucial.
—Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
The key to success lies in choosing the right type of air purifier withappropriate filtration technology.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
But intentionally looking for cyclists or choosing to drive unaware can be the difference between life and death for someone who’s just trying to get home.
—Emily Pape, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
One way executive teams can build a culture of trust and empowerment is by preparing a solid benefits package for staff and choosing to offset more of the cost for employees and their families.
—Dr. Cassandra Henderson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
That popcorn expert was four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry, who helped the rival Clippers by choosing between five different popcorn vendors.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Zach Bryan won’t be in the running for any awards at the 2025 Grammys after choosing not to submit his music for consideration, Variety reports.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2024
Brier emphasizes that this decision is more complex than simply choosing between vendors.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But the fun part is choosing materials, styles, finishes, and personal touches, so make your preferences known during the design phase of the project.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
There is a wide variety of these models, and choosing the right one is crucial.
—Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
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Terrain also influences building practices and materials choices across regions.Cassi Hallam, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their choices, and cotton offers a sustainability story.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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This is consistently the top issue, with 39% of all voters rating it the most important one in deciding their vote.Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Generative AI will seek to effectively clone the behavior of the human driver—hearing, sensing and deciding what to do based on the end-to-end models.Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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But after the election, Bessent reportedly backed away from that plan.Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Scharf is an attorney and former assistant U.S. attorney at the Justice Department who previously ran for Missouri’s attorney general, but ultimately lost in the primary election.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Governments often do a poor job of picking winners.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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These racists were then able to spin a narrative about how Black players were picking on Clark, relying on all the racist stereotypes of Black people as dangerous, violent, and treacherous.Susan M. Shaw, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Not all cruise lines are increasing the size of their ships, with many opting to keep ships at 3,000 passengers or less.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Just note that this style runs small, so the brand suggests opting for a half size up for the best possible fit.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Many CFOs are determining the business case for generative AI to help drive continuous change and create value.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The number of homicides can change as authorities investigate each case, determining whether the slaying was criminal, justified, accidental or suicide.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Choosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosing. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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