ELECTS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

elects

verb

present tense third-person singular of elect

as in chooses

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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Recent Examples of elects New Hampshire is the third state on the Democrats’ 2028 nominating calendar, and typically elects more moderate candidates than the progressive image Newsom has built. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The vote comes amid a remarkable disconnect in Missouri, a state that elects Republicans but often supports progressive-leaning policies at the ballot box. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 Therefore, if Question 3 passes in this fall’s elections, Annapolis Democrats will forever be able to engage in ruthless gerrymandering to ensure that Maryland never elects another Republican or independent to Congress. — Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026 If Carrick elects to pair Baleba with Mainoo, Baleba can take on the role of hard-running physical enforcer for the academy graduate, allowing Mainoo to focus on ball-progression duties. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 It is governed by a 60-member parliament that elects two captains regent every six months to serve jointly as heads of state, a power-sharing arrangement designed to prevent the concentration of authority. — Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026 In a blue wave, off-year election, a state that almost always elects Democrats to the Senate—not by huge margins, but pretty reliably by three or four points—should have been an easy hold. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 How Charlotte elects its mayor Mayoral terms run two years and elections are partisan. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 The district traditionally elects Democrats. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 23 June 2026

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If the Fed chooses to raise interest rates to tamp todayâ€™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

Definition of chooses

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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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That list goes from first-round picks offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor and cornerback Chris Johnson to Day 2 guys such as linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, tight end Will Kacmarek as well as wide receivers Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
The Rams acquired Garrett in a June trade that sent outside linebacker Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick and other future picks to the Cleveland Browns.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026