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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
That’s a feature greatly appreciated by someone such as me, who aside from lacking staff, chooses to hoof it over Ubering at every opportunity.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
When asked to define her year in one word, Clark chooses historic.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Merriam-Webster, which logs 100 million pageviews a month on its site, chooses its word of the year based on data, tracking a rise in search and usage.
—Anna Furman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The future depends not just on what machines can do but on how society chooses to use them.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Claire eventually shows up to the party and chooses to hang around William, chastising him for not dancing with a sweet young lady who was totally flirting with him.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The left always chooses career violent criminals and/or drug addicts as their heroes & martyrs, and communists anarchist like AOC blow the dog whistle.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Another Warner sales executive could be poised to get new duties if the company chooses to rely on internal candidates.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
While doing the operation to remove Phoebe’s birth control implant, Pete is prepared to replace it with another implant (as he is required to do when the silo’s government determines that a parenting candidate is undesirable) but chooses not to.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
When asked to define her year in one word, Clark chooses historic.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Merriam-Webster, which logs 100 million pageviews a month on its site, chooses its word of the year based on data, tracking a rise in search and usage.
—Anna Furman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The future depends not just on what machines can do but on how society chooses to use them.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Claire eventually shows up to the party and chooses to hang around William, chastising him for not dancing with a sweet young lady who was totally flirting with him.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The left always chooses career violent criminals and/or drug addicts as their heroes & martyrs, and communists anarchist like AOC blow the dog whistle.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Another Warner sales executive could be poised to get new duties if the company chooses to rely on internal candidates.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
While doing the operation to remove Phoebe’s birth control implant, Pete is prepared to replace it with another implant (as he is required to do when the silo’s government determines that a parenting candidate is undesirable) but chooses not to.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
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In this place, no one decides for others.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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How The Times decides who gets an obituary.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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These trendy coat picks will keep you cozy—without burning through your budget.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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Shop our top picks below and check back soon—we’re betting more great deals will drop between now and Cyber Monday (which falls on December 2 this year).Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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For this style, the workshop opts for calf leather.Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
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In essence, the AI maker opts to hire people to try out the AI and tell it what should be said and what should not be said.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Soil Composition The Christmas cactus prefers a well-draining soil that is neutral or acidic.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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For anyone who prefers low-top hiking shoes over boots, these lightweight, breathable socks are an excellent option in fun colors and both men’s and women’s sizes.Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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If Yoon is impeached, his presidential powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court determines whether to reinstate him or remove him from office.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The release noted that front-end height determines the point of impact on a pedestrian’s body, which is a key factor in the severity of injuries.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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