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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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China's economic growth likely picked up in the first three months of the year, according to analysts surveyed by AFP, boosted by exports now impacted by the Middle East war, while domestic demand remains weak.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

About five years in, the company made enough for Saavedra to quit the two part-time jobs he had picked up to keep the business afloat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

He picked up Christopher Lee at the airport once, and — as a big fan of Dracula — he half-believed he saw the English actor transforming into a vampire while they drove to the club.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

It was Exeter that picked you up first, wasn't it?

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

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

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver