as in selecting
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 electing
Namely, Section 2 of the law, which bars election practices that prevent voters from electing the candidate of their choice.
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Latin America is swinging rightward again, electing presidents who promise to channel the strongmen of yore and rule the region through might, not right.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Peru, which contains the second-largest share of the Amazon rainforest after Brazil, appears close to electing Fujimori.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Half said electing a younger, more progressive generation willing to challenge the establishment is a top priority in this year's primaries.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Those electing to show off their cars paid a $15 entry fee in advance or $20 the day of the show.
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David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Business interests, including the chamber, Meta, Chevron and PG&E, collectively contributed more than $52 million toward electing Becerra and opposing Tom Steyer, his top Democratic rival in the final weeks of the primary.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images With the Federal Reserve electing to keep interest rates frozen again this week – its fourth such pause in 2026 – savers can comfortably take the time to shop around for a savings account that works for them and their goals.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
After electing free agency earlier this month, long-time Phillies player Weston Wilson has landed with the American League West division leading Seattle Mariners, marking a quick turnaround from his latest cut for a player who began his major league career in Philadelphia.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Latin America is swinging rightward again, electing presidents who promise to channel the strongmen of yore and rule the region through might, not right.
—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Peru, which contains the second-largest share of the Amazon rainforest after Brazil, appears close to electing Fujimori.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Half said electing a younger, more progressive generation willing to challenge the establishment is a top priority in this year's primaries.
—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Those electing to show off their cars paid a $15 entry fee in advance or $20 the day of the show.
—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Business interests, including the chamber, Meta, Chevron and PG&E, collectively contributed more than $52 million toward electing Becerra and opposing Tom Steyer, his top Democratic rival in the final weeks of the primary.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images With the Federal Reserve electing to keep interest rates frozen again this week – its fourth such pause in 2026 – savers can comfortably take the time to shop around for a savings account that works for them and their goals.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
After electing free agency earlier this month, long-time Phillies player Weston Wilson has landed with the American League West division leading Seattle Mariners, marking a quick turnaround from his latest cut for a player who began his major league career in Philadelphia.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electing
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Submitting a tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive and clicking the link underneath their picture.
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Thoughtful Accessories Anderson keeps her accessories to a minimum, but selecting a few, such as her straw picnic bag and ‘90s-style sunglasses, is key to making an outfit more interesting.
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Healthier lawns can be achieved by watering less often, improving soil, and choosing drought-tolerant grass types.
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Despite choosing basketball, Wilson still gets a few opportunities to put on a baseball glove.
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Bryce Eldridge handled the rest, picking Schmitt’s throw out of the dirt to complete the double play.
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The studio showed strong instincts when picking creative partners on the horror side, too.
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“Electing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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