as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
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as in choice
a person or thing that is chosen
of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
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as in picked
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 wanted
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in decided
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 chosen
Gregory Barber, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2023
Although small, it was well chosen, containing valuable works on history, science and literature.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2023
Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Submit your questions to us about metro Phoenix and Arizona for a chance to be chosen for the podcast.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In Raquette Lake, National Grid and Rev Renewables, the developer, say the chosen site, purchased in 2019, meets state and local requirements, away from wetlands and properly distanced from other buildings.
—Gregory Barber, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2023
Although small, it was well chosen, containing valuable works on history, science and literature.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2023
Verb
Once chosen, one novel might lead naturally to another; certain titles seemed to go with certain seasons.
—Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Submit your questions to us about metro Phoenix and Arizona for a chance to be chosen for the podcast.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
Adjective
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After the automatic and selected protections, the Rapids had to leave five current players vulnerable to the newest MLS club: Andreas Maxsø, Daniel Chacón, Nate Jones, Jasper Löffelsend and Omir Fernández.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 10 Dec. 2024
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After pairing the headphones, the app's home screen shows information like the battery level and the selected EQ mode, along with a multi-point button and basic media controls.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In Season 2, many characters face important choices, including Gi-hun.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a four-course dinner for two ($75 or $85 at select locations) that includes a Bar Bite choice to share, soup or salad per person, an entrée choice per person, and a dessert to share.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2024
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The Port Police crisis team responded, Cooper said, and eventually decided to send the passenger to the hospital for evaluation.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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He’s been spectacular on a few select nights to bump them into the win column but mostly labored as the Warriors’ offense has cratered.Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Walgreens lists some of its pharmacies as closed on New Year's Day, except for 24-hour locations and other select pharmacies.James Powel, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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The result is a game that's instantly compelling and as addictive as a heater at a casino, only without the potential to lose your mortgage payment to a series of bad bets.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ended the federal ban on plunking down cash to pick winners and losers and spreads and place all kinds of exotic prop bets, leading to a rush of states, now 38 and counting, to get in the game.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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When his contract at San Siro expired in the summer of 2023, the Slovakia international opted to join PSG, and that move has not panned out for him.Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As for her accessories and glam, Biden opted for a few delicate bracelets in shades of metallic gold and silver.Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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While Pete Alonso and Christian Walker are obviously higher-upside first base options if Houston were to explore that route with Paredes in tow, Goldschmidt is almost surely more likely to align with their preferred price range.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Imagine settling into your preferred streaming app to watch a beloved film like 1997’s Good Will Hunting starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in their breakout roles.Anirban Datta, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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The agency claims customers across the three banks have lost more than $870 million since Zelle was launched in 2017, and has requested relief for affected customers—the amount of which would be determined in court.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chosen. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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