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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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Picked out by Antoine Semenyo, Haaland lofted a superb cross into the Newcastle area and O'Reilly timed his run perfectly to thump a downwards header past Pope from close range.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Picked for his debut last year after just 10 first-class matches and still unable to get a game for his county, he has been picked on potential.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

Picked to finish second behind UC Santa Barbara in the Big West, the Beach finished in a tie for fifth, bottoming out with five consecutive losses to end the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

Picked last in the Southeastern Conference after going 11-21 in Paris’ debut season, South Carolina is 18-3 and rolling along almost as strongly as Staley’s undefeated group.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Picked up Fern, who was heavier than she looked, and started back toward the doors to the cellar.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia