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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Doyle, who was a doctor himself, had been one of Bell’s students, serving as the clerk responsible for choosing patients for object lessons, giving the future author ample time to observe the observer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
I always aim to offer at least one vegan soup, and I strongly recommend choosing varieties that reheat beautifully.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Faced with unpleasant facts, the big Wall Street firms appeared to be choosing simply to ignore them.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
