PRESELECTS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

preselects

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present tense third-person singular of preselect

as in selects

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When there are multiple logical possibilities for what the next word should be, the model typically selects one of those words by chance, based on their relative frequencies in the data.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Each envelope contains a message meant to encourage, validate or uplift the person who selects it.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026

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If the prosecution chooses not to retry the case, Clancy would be returned to the psychiatric facility until the Plymouth County District Attorney decides to drop the charges, at which point she would be released, Hershon said.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
It's shaped by moments when a leader chooses the enterprise over the function, treats people with respect under pressure and creates confidence amid uncertainty.

— Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of chooses

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Auburn officials pointed to the way the city elects its council members.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 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

Definition of elects

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As the 2026 Emmys inch ever closer and Vanity Fair finalizes our 2026 Emmy winner predictions, our printable Emmys ballot 2026 is here to capture your winner picks across 26 categories, from best drama to outstanding reality TV host.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026
Standout picks include these autumnal Mary Jane shoes, which are going for just $18, and this Bluetooth speaker that’s an impressive 69 percent off.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of picks

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When forced to choose, most of the world still prefers working with Washington, and most of those who choose Beijing are likely betting on predictions about its economic rise.

— Adam Y. Liu, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
Yet as ever, Swanberg prefers to show the real experience of dating, not its Hollywoodized ideal.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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