CHOOSING Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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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adjective

as in preferring

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verb

present participle of choose

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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All donations are tax-deductible and can be made through its online zakat-giving portal, which accepts recurring and one-time payments as high as $10,000 or amounts of one’s choosing. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026 Those who did faced a live hearing and cross-examination by a person of their alleged attacker’s choosing. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Jamie Majerus, the civil attorney representing five surrogates suing Xuan and Zhang for fraud, has alleged in court filings that the couple also presented an attorney of their choosing to the mothers. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 His bro-ish ordinariness illustrates the political stakes in 1932—or in any year of your choosing. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 The bears, which are normally solitary creatures, can be picky when choosing mates, and females are only in heat for one to three days each year. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 The high-protein toast could also feature any vegetable of your choosing. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2026 Idzik was at Stanford for five seasons, leaving with a master’s degree in liberal arts and a familiar career direction, but one of his own choosing. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Some screenings will be paired with a film of the band’s choosing. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

Price optimization means choosing prices that advance business goals, such as increasing profits, attracting shoppers or clearing unsold goods. — Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Traditionally, choosing a nozzle size involves a compromise between detail and speed. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 Hal choosing this moment to pitch Grace on the body-extraction proposal is a bit of a head-scratcher, but by this point everyone is just throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026 The American Diabetes Association currently recommends limiting fruit juice to 4-ounce (1/2-cup) servings and choosing whole fruits, which are high in fiber. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026 After all, the chatbot has served as Jack’s right-hand man for nearly a year, choosing his outfits, teaching him to play guitar. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 That means choosing potassium-rich foods that support healthy blood pressure, like lentils and leafy greens, while cutting back on others that cardiologists recommend limiting. — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 17 Oct. 2026 Companies often treat political engagement as a choice between taking a position and staying out of the issue, but choosing not to participate doesn’t guarantee the company will be left out of the debate. — Amanda Simonian, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 In fact, on red carpets around the globe, A-listers kept up the momentum all week long, choosing architectural designs with textural, high-impact finishes. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing

Noun

As private longing collides with honor and social codes, each character has to reckon with what their choices cost.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The choices are housed in the Atelier Vivier MTO cabinet, a silver console containing the available materials and hardware, while a digital component allows clients to visualize combinations before production begins.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of choice

Verb

Because mRNA vaccines can be developed and manufactured more quickly than traditional shots, scientists could wait until later in the year before selecting which influenza strains to target.

— Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
This includes selecting suitable cutting tools, refining machining procedures, and incorporating robotic arms into assembly tasks.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of selecting

Verb

For his fourth feature, Post Tenebras Lux, Reygadas took a major detour toward the avant-garde and the personal, in a move that garnered him some detractors while pleasing his more hardcore fans.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
But a taste for a cheap, crowd-pleasing meal may be something the two leaders share.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasing

Verb

Cautionary collections Another consideration when deciding what to do with all the leaves falls under the category of health and safety.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Roth conversions impact tax benefits When deciding on a Roth conversion, projections should include the current year's taxes, along with an analysis of future years, financial advisors say.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of deciding

Noun

Her party is already the largest opposition party in parliament, and a snap legislative election following the presidential vote could entrench it further.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
The Justice Department has charged about 90 people for various types of election misconduct so far this year, including 50 who are said to have voted as noncitizens.

— SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of election

Verb

While the three were picking their way through a clump of trees at the far end of the cornfield, half a dozen does came out of the willows single file, walked under my platform within six yards of me, and started to feed.

— Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
The farm’s famous U-Pick strawberries are expected to be ready for picking Thursdays through Saturdays by Christmas in the adjacent property.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of picking

Verb

Voters wanting to avoid long lines can use the site to find wait times and the nearest polling place.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
Engelbert was proud of all she's accomplished in her seven-year plus tenure as commissioner, but stopped short of wanting to discuss her own mark on the league.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of wanting

Verb

At the beginning of the tour, Bibbs experimented with color in her hair for the first time, opting for bright-red braids that stood out under the glow of the stage lights.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026
But shoppers can still find deals by comparing prices, buying in bulk and opting for a mix of chocolate and non-chocolate sweets.

— Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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