as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I've elected to study French as my foreign language
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as in select
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
this elect body of students represents the best that the nation's high schools have to offer
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the members of this all-American team are the elect of collegiate football
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Recent Examples of elect
Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
After being unable to convert on the first three attempts, Buffalo elected to go for it on fourth down, resulting in Allen finding a wide-open Curtis Samuel in the back of the end zone for the 4-yard touchdown pass.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
In some cases, those who are vaccinated but elect to not receive a booster would be subjected to game-day testing again starting Dec. 1, the NBA said.
—Tim Reynolds, ajc, 7 Nov. 2021
Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
If the House of Representatives does not elect a president by Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, then the Vice-President elect becomes the interim President until the House comes to a decision.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Weidner had been a donor to Kriseman, a Democrat who was elected in 2013 after previously serving in the Florida House of Representatives.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
After being unable to convert on the first three attempts, Buffalo elected to go for it on fourth down, resulting in Allen finding a wide-open Curtis Samuel in the back of the end zone for the 4-yard touchdown pass.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The illusion of complete normality could prompt people to spend more and re-elect current politicians for office.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
In some cases, those who are vaccinated but elect to not receive a booster would be subjected to game-day testing again starting Dec. 1, the NBA said.
—Tim Reynolds, ajc, 7 Nov. 2021
Noun
Governor Mike Kehoe became the governor elect on Tuesday with a decisive victory over Democratic nominee Crystal Quade.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
If the House of Representatives does not elect a president by Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, then the Vice-President elect becomes the interim President until the House comes to a decision.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
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Verb
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Rather than revolutionizing its industry through bold, innovative, and risky endeavors, Toyota chose incremental but relentless improvement.—
H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty,
Harvard Business Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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But — and this is a notable but — four of those five lost in the era beween 1945 and 2009, when there were only five best picture nominees and the category’s winner was chosen by a popular vote, as opposed to the preferential, or ranked, ballot that was employed prior to and since that period.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Support In a meeting with the U.S. House of Representatives' select committee on China earlier this week, McCourt and his co-bidder Kevin O'Leary received assurances that lawmakers on both sides of the U.S. political aisle are committed to ensuring a qualified divestiture.—
Krystal Hu,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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For travelers looking to set sail on the sea during the spring break season, American Airlines Cruises division is offering bonuses of up to 10,000 miles and other perks on select upcoming bookings.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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Adjust this setting using recording software and compare results to see what sounds bests.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
29 Jan. 2025
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Reese, a Randallstown native and St. Frances graduate who eclipsed previous career bests of 24 points and 16 rebounds, and Queen, a Baltimore resident, propelled the Terps to outscore the Fighting Illini in the paint, 62-34.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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But because of the draft picks exchanged, that amount is likely to end up closer to $30 million.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Simon Hill The Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.—
Adrienne So,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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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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Greek philosopher Aristotle used the term to describe the rule of aristocracy, or elite powerful societal class, according to National Geographic.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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As in all Hermès product categories, the equestrian theme runs throughout, reflecting the brand’s roots as a saddler to Parisian aristocracy.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
21 Nov. 2024
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The Phoenix Suns are reportedly Butler’s current preferred destination, but Bradley Beal’s no-trade clause, remaining two seasons and more than $110 million on his contract have been obstacles to accommodating that preference.—
James Jackson,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the white population usually defeats the preferred candidate of Black voters.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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More than a century ago, elite, Republican hunters — most famously, Teddy Roosevelt — witnessed the decline of charismatic species like bison and used their power to protect them.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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Individual history is great to have, as Barkley has mentioned wanting to be in the same conversation as Davis, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickerson and many other running back elites the moment the Giants took him second overall out of Penn State.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Elect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elect. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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