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as in to select
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 to want
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in to decide
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 choose
Be sure to choose a jar that twists shut; otherwise, the lid might pop off while being strung up.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
But if all boxes get checked, NASA could move onto a flight readiness review to choose a target launch date.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The importance of hardiness zones lies in their ability to help gardeners and farmers choose plants that will thrive in their specific region.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Voters chose a first team and a second team.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
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In the 2022 draft, the Dolphins took inside linebacker Channing Tindall at 102, one spot before Kansas City selected inside linebacker Leo Chanel at 103.—
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If that is what Talamasca wants to be, well, what a blessing!—
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The key to this classic is making sure cook off all the liquid in the summer squash, because no one wants a watery casserole.—
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This past Christmas, as a meaningful and nostalgic compromise, the McAlarneys and a group of other parents from their daughter Maddie's second-grade class all decided to get their children Tin Can landline phones for Christmas.—
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Shanahan and Fangio are considered some of the best offensive and defensive play callers in the sport, and the matchup could decide who moves on to the divisional round.—
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He was hand picked by Jeopardy producers to succeed Trebek before his passing, and even got the blessing of the longtime host's widow, Jean Trebek.—
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He was picked to play for Latvia in the Winter Olympics next month in Milan, Italy.—
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State media in Iran called the protesters terrorists, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a public address on Friday, accusing Iranians of ruining their own streets to please the president of the United States.—
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Whether waffle or jacquard, bath sheet or bath towel, Egyptian long-staple cotton or Turkish organic cotton, our favorite high-end options aim to please.—
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But the team opted not to activate him, and Zavala remains on IR.—
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Users can also change the reference pitch in 1-Hz increments, and opt to tune with a capo on.—
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Payton, however, would prefer it this way.—
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Kipling Colissa Up Laptop Tote Bag Travelers who prefer a personal item with a bit more substance will enjoy the larger capacity of this stylish tote.—
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Callers wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700 or contact Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP or online here.—
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If a person exclusively spent every weekday sitting in an office cubicle before heading to the gym, that person might wish for the chance to take a walk outside once in a while — horses feel the same way, Cobb said.—
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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