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Definitions

picked

[pikt] / pɪkt /

ADJECTIVE

chosen

Synonyms

STRONG

called conscript elect exclusive named pegged pick select selected

WEAK

got the nod popular preferential tabbed

Antonyms

WEAK

ignored inferior

ADJECTIVE

gathered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accumulated collected concentrated huddled massed reunited

STRONG

aggregated amassed associated collocated combined compiled congregated convened convoked culled forgathered garnered gleaned grouped harvested hoarded joined marshaled met mobilized piled rallied stacked stored summoned swarmed thronged united

WEAK

brought together crowded together lumped together rounded up

Antonyms

STRONG

separated

WEAK

dispersed scattered

ADJECTIVE

named

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appointed

STRONG

announced anointed approved assigned authorized called certified chosen commissioned consecrated declared delegated deputed drafted elected entrusted favored nominated opted ordained pegged preferred sanctioned selected supported vested

WEAK

decided upon settled on tabbed

ADJECTIVE

preferred

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approved favored

STRONG

adopted culled elected endorsed fancied liked named sanctioned selected taken

WEAK

decided upon handpicked popular set apart settled upon singled out well-liked

Antonyms

WEAK

ill-favored rejected undesirable

ADJECTIVE

select

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eclectic exclusive preferred privileged selected selective

STRONG

best boss chosen cool cream culled discriminating elect favored limited pick prime screened top tops weeded winnowed

WEAK

blue-chip choice delicate elegant exquisite first-class first-rate handpicked number one posh rare recherché special superior topnotch winner world-class

Antonyms

STRONGEST

open

STRONG

least unpopular

WEAK

inferior poor second-rate

Example Sentences

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When Emily Cullen picked up her son after his English exam, she assumed the smile on his face meant things had gone well.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Around the time Williams picked up her Beverly Hills abode, she was ready to bid goodbye to her home in the Bel-Air neighborhood.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The steadily rising average player age reflects both the aging of a generation that grew up with consoles and a wave of older adults who have since picked up the hobby.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Institutional buying never picked up and shares struggled to gain traction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

She picked up the ravenskin pouch and loosened its neck to check inside.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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