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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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For instance, had Calvert-Lewin not gone down holding his hair would Brooks have even picked up on that potential red card?

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

And maybe I’ve even picked up that novelty edition of Runway magazine myself.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

In a big wave of buying last week, they picked up $33 billion worth of S&P 500 futures and are set to buy another $23 billion this week, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

NewDays picked up the method, but swapped out the trained interviewers for an AI bot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Boarders emptied wastebaskets and picked up scraps of sewing in preparation for a quick flight to the secret room.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom