selects

verb

present tense third-person singular of select
as in chooses
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities selected only two people out of 300 applicants for the summer internship

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Recent Examples of selects 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 The list is refreshed monthly as each analyst selects their top picks from a 12-month outlook. — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026 Guerin Blask for Forbes Every year Sussman paws through 150 or so pitches coming from writers, agents and other professionals, selects one or two and then tries to scare up the money for a production. — William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The internet presents a new vision of this story, one in which the local stage is the algorithm, cycling through performers and one-trick ponies until, finally, the hive mind selects its favorite. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026 The agreement, announced on July 22, would move forward only if the Canadian government selects the Gripen E for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fighter fleet. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 The administrator’s office randomly selects 12 members from its panel. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Once both team colors are determined, FIFA selects the color that the referees will wear, which is also intended to be the most striking color as compared to both of the teams. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 July 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
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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
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“Selects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selects. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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