as in choice
the act or process of selecting
the selecting of the party's nominee took three days and half a dozen votes
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as in choosing
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 selecting
ABC News,
9 June 2026
The article’s author points to openings and major events that were part of the draw in selecting who made the list, including the ongoing Hotel Eleanor project.
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Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
And, more niche boards — think Mediabistro for media jobs or Idealist for nonprofit roles — tend to deliver higher-quality matches because the audience is self-selecting.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Engineering or selecting for climate resilient traits in one species does not guarantee the survival of the many others that depend on it.
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Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Team president Chris Drury may have to decide between reaching for a forward further down the board or selecting from a deep class of defensemen that includes Carson Carels, Chase Reid and Keaton Verhoeff.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
The Chiefs should be open to moving out of the pick, particularly because the luxury of selecting in the top 10 is teams often overpay to move up.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
At the heart of algorithmic diplomacy lies dataset curation – the seemingly technical process of selecting, filtering, and structuring training data.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
The options include changing the backup device name and selecting which hard drives to back up.
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Justin Pot,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Mary Ella Hastings
july 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
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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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
After learning that her friend Shannon’s mother has died in a car accident, Elle is suddenly facing her first real encounter with grief and, unable to sit with it, throws herself into planning the memorial, down to selecting the music.
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Angelina Mazza,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Painting Tip Make sure to test a few samples when selecting the perfect white paint for a room without much light, and pay attention to how any light the room receives—natural or artificial—hits each of your options.
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The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The first step to cultivating a fuss-free garden is selecting the appropriate plants.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Natural Wood Tones When selecting paint colors to complement wood flooring, the key is to achieve a balance of tone and contrast.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Miami specifically targeted Kacmarek, selecting the Ohio State product in the third round of the 2026 Draft for that very reason.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
In Buffalo, New York, the 2026 NHL draft action kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Penn State winger Gavin McKenna – a pick most people expected would open the night.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Noun
Seated cross-legged on the floor, the artisans work with such speed that their fingers blur, selecting, stretching and knotting individual strands into an intricate mesh.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
The article’s author points to openings and major events that were part of the draw in selecting who made the list, including the ongoing Hotel Eleanor project.
—
Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
And, more niche boards — think Mediabistro for media jobs or Idealist for nonprofit roles — tend to deliver higher-quality matches because the audience is self-selecting.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Engineering or selecting for climate resilient traits in one species does not guarantee the survival of the many others that depend on it.
—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Team president Chris Drury may have to decide between reaching for a forward further down the board or selecting from a deep class of defensemen that includes Carson Carels, Chase Reid and Keaton Verhoeff.
—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
The Chiefs should be open to moving out of the pick, particularly because the luxury of selecting in the top 10 is teams often overpay to move up.
—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
At the heart of algorithmic diplomacy lies dataset curation – the seemingly technical process of selecting, filtering, and structuring training data.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
The options include changing the backup device name and selecting which hard drives to back up.
—
Justin Pot,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Submitting a tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive and clicking the link underneath their picture.
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Mary Ella Hastings
july 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
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.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
After learning that her friend Shannon’s mother has died in a car accident, Elle is suddenly facing her first real encounter with grief and, unable to sit with it, throws herself into planning the memorial, down to selecting the music.
—
Angelina Mazza,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Painting Tip Make sure to test a few samples when selecting the perfect white paint for a room without much light, and pay attention to how any light the room receives—natural or artificial—hits each of your options.
—
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The first step to cultivating a fuss-free garden is selecting the appropriate plants.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Natural Wood Tones When selecting paint colors to complement wood flooring, the key is to achieve a balance of tone and contrast.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Miami specifically targeted Kacmarek, selecting the Ohio State product in the third round of the 2026 Draft for that very reason.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
In Buffalo, New York, the 2026 NHL draft action kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Penn State winger Gavin McKenna – a pick most people expected would open the night.
—
Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selecting
Noun
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Miltos’ Greek Table at Andronis Luxury Suites is the Oia choice for travelers who want romance.
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Vic makes some baffling choices here, buzzing in twice on the first word in the series without hearing the rest, and getting eliminated from multiple rounds five seconds in.
Verb
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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.
Noun
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Some of the impetus behind her bill revolved around the June 2 Fresno City Council election.
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Trump and his supporters have repeatedly pushed Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster to pass the election bill, but there's also insufficient support to drastically change the chamber's procedures.
Verb
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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.
Noun
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The camp included 24 prospects, including invitees and draft picks in previous seasons, along with this year’s selections.
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The Sharks on June 17 acquired Kesselring, 26, and the 27th overall pick in this past weekend’s draft for the 20th overall selection.
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“Selecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selecting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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