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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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 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 Oregon State before the season, but not now.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023

Picked to finish ninth in the ACC, the Demon Deacons open at home against Elon on Aug. 31.

From Washington Times • Aug. 16, 2023

Picked small bits of bark from the tiny crevasses.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

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