chooses

verb

present tense third-person singular of choose
1
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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2
as in wants
to see fit you can wear whatever you choose to the party

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3
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 If the Fed chooses to raise interest rates to tamp today’s inflation down, capital-intensive renewables will suffer. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Herbert Nordrum chooses the funniest — and, ironically, maybe most British — possible allegory when describing his involvement in Georgia Oakley’s Sense and Sensibility. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 Whoever owns the media chooses its leaders, approves its budgets and decides where to cut $6 billion. — Seth Ashley, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 The influence of an amicus brief depends entirely on the weight a court chooses to give it. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026 These days, the process by which a marque chooses a name for a new model is tortuous. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026 In that case, however Taylor & Byrne chooses to handle her will be an advantage to Cathcarts. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Sometimes Paula chooses to turn the camera on herself, but the film is mostly composed of distorted moving images of contemporary Paris which, in many aspects, still looks like the version of Paris that Choi saw. — Thomas Patier, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026 Rice chooses us, just as Lestat chooses those who are privileged or cursed enough to become his companions instead of merely his victims. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chooses
  1. selects
  2. wants
  3. decides
  4. picks
  5. pleases
  6. opts
  7. prefers
  8. wishes
Verb
  • Once a company selects a preferred motor approach, researchers can transition the results into Motor AI to generate detailed design configurations and engineering specifications.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Cook Mixer then selects which competitors will step forward and take on the challenge.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • Tinderholt wants to lower property taxes, fully fund law enforcement, audit the budget, grow the economy and protect election integrity.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Underdog wants to give you even more joy with an offer to play $5 on the game and earn a $10 bonus bet.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of wants
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  • The development calls into question the future of the USMCA, which will face annual reviews until 2036—or until one of the three partner nations decides to pull out.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • District decides the race The gerrymandered 5th district would have been a monumental challenge for Cleaver if the courts hadn’t ruled to pause the law pending an election.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of decides
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  • The broadcaster and champion of the high street, who transformed the fortunes of Harvey Nichols, picks her favourites.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
  • AutoCAM then suggests how to hold the part, picks the tools and generates the machining operations, followed by a material-removal simulation to check the job before any metal is cut.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
  • For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.
    — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of pleases
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  • The Dallas City Council passed a resolution in 2019 that opts to observe the day as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Prepared daily with whole milk, Greek yogurt and kaffir, Nudes’ product opts for toppings like pistachio and baklava crisp over sugary candy or sprinkles, Solonin said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of opts
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  • Commentary and opinion Of course the government should regulate AI, but not the way the AI industry prefers, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The best work usually looks like nothing happened, which is exactly why so much of the industry prefers the kind of work that looks busy.
    — Angelica Kopec, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of prefers
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  • Despite the claims of any number of charlatans who prey on the American brand of cuddly benighted ignorance, the universe will not manifest an alternate reality for anyone who simply wishes for it with sufficient longing.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Board is most grateful for Ynon’s eight years of transformational leadership, and wishes him every success in his new role.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of wishes

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“Chooses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chooses. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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