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
Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Addressing both aspects at the same time, rather than choosing one over the other, is often the most effective way to feel better and stay productive.
—Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The couple decided to forgo Christmas gifts altogether last year, choosing to give each other the gift of a weekend getaway to another part of the state.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Chicago’s best wine clubs Wine is an obvious gift for any wine lover, but choosing the right bottle can be daunting, especially if your recipient is a seasoned connoisseur.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Dragonfly is scheduled to arrive in 2034, choosing a new location to land every Titan day (equivalent to 16 Earth days) to take samples of the giant moon’s prebiotic chemistry.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This week, the best dressed stars were those who leaned into festive fashion, choosing designs with tulle, embroidery, and sequins that made for entirely fabulous finishes.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
For executors juggling paperwork, grief, and maybe a family feud or two, choosing the right taxable year can be a small but meaningful step in managing the estate smoothly—and keeping Uncle Sam (mostly) out of the family drama.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
Three members of the Tax Notes investigations team explain their reporting process, from choosing the topic to final follow-ups.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Addressing both aspects at the same time, rather than choosing one over the other, is often the most effective way to feel better and stay productive.
—Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The couple decided to forgo Christmas gifts altogether last year, choosing to give each other the gift of a weekend getaway to another part of the state.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Chicago’s best wine clubs Wine is an obvious gift for any wine lover, but choosing the right bottle can be daunting, especially if your recipient is a seasoned connoisseur.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Dragonfly is scheduled to arrive in 2034, choosing a new location to land every Titan day (equivalent to 16 Earth days) to take samples of the giant moon’s prebiotic chemistry.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This week, the best dressed stars were those who leaned into festive fashion, choosing designs with tulle, embroidery, and sequins that made for entirely fabulous finishes.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
For executors juggling paperwork, grief, and maybe a family feud or two, choosing the right taxable year can be a small but meaningful step in managing the estate smoothly—and keeping Uncle Sam (mostly) out of the family drama.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
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The narrow definition of who the competition was meant merging two competitors in a market posed a bigger risk to consumers of less choice and potentially higher prices.Alexander Coolidge, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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By understanding strategic choices along the dimension of technology as well as markets, fintech leaders - whether founders or executives - can identify clear opportunities for growth and innovation.London Business School, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Still, at 54, Silverman relates to the feeling that many women have in midlife of being more self-confident and less worried about pleasing others.Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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That complex has successfully killed career and technical education (CTE), which values skills other than taking tests, writing essays, and pleasing teachers.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Before deciding to play this game, ensure that your company is not only prepared to compete but is also equipped to be a valuable player in the investor’s portfolio.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Officials are still deciding on the next steps, starting with a more inclusive process.Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 2024 election has brought significant changes, with Donald Trump returning to the White House after securing both the popular vote and the Electoral College.Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Growing up, millennials experienced contentious 2000 and 2008 U.S. presidential elections, the events of September 11, 2001, a war on terror that cost trillions and lasted two decades, and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The trick will be picking the right one.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Strategic timing is more than just picking a launch date.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This means more people of color are earning a higher education, but few are opting to become teachers.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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There is also another cohort of people opting to hit the high seas forever, with several companies starting endless residential cruises.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of brilliant titles get released every year and determining the standouts is inherently subjective.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Choosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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