choose
verb (used with object)
to select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference.
choosing
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present participleof choose.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The initial board will establish the process for choosing new members.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
The wearing of fur is a controversial subject within fashion circles, with publications and fashion brands choosing not to use or promote it several years ago.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
"With inflation, parents are choosing the most cost-effective entertainment option."
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
But all three can benefit from the same decision: somebody choosing to spend more money on a data center.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Once he came down to the library while Francis and I were playing cards, but he refused our invitation to join in and poked listlessly through the shelves, finally meandering upstairs without choosing a book.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
