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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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Tennis Association has reported that more than 27 million players in the U.S. picked up a racket in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The PR consultant vied for the job of White House spokesperson for Trump's second term, but the president ultimately picked long-time loyalist Karoline Leavitt.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Despite strong performances, neither song picked up enough votes to qualify.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

El Camino Real 11, South Gate 0: The Royals picked up a five-inning mercy rule win behind JJ Saffie, who had three hits and four RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Zara pulls a face, and I instantly regret the stupid, obnoxious ringtone I picked, which for some reason is set to maximum volume.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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