as in selected
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I've elected to study French as my foreign language
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Recent Examples of elected
And that was good news for Singh, a former Norwich city councilman elected as part of a Democratic party surge that flipped several GOP mayoral seats last November.
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
In 2010, when Orbán was elected with a large majority, people were excited for the change of regime.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Scott, 42, was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Even though elections will continue to be held, the trustees voters elected to office will hold no power, robbing the people of Sacramento of having any local control over district governance.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
At issue is whether to change the board of directors from seven members elected by district to three at-large members.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Though the Board of Supervisors is officially nonpartisan, Chaffee was the first Democrat elected to its dais in 12 years.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The San Diego Union-Tribune emailed a series of questions to Cohen and other candidates to help inform voters about their positions, priorities and plans if elected.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
McOsker was a top aide to James Hahn when Hahn was city attorney and then after he was elected mayor.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
In 2010, when Orbán was elected with a large majority, people were excited for the change of regime.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Scott, 42, was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Even though elections will continue to be held, the trustees voters elected to office will hold no power, robbing the people of Sacramento of having any local control over district governance.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
At issue is whether to change the board of directors from seven members elected by district to three at-large members.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Though the Board of Supervisors is officially nonpartisan, Chaffee was the first Democrat elected to its dais in 12 years.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The San Diego Union-Tribune emailed a series of questions to Cohen and other candidates to help inform voters about their positions, priorities and plans if elected.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
McOsker was a top aide to James Hahn when Hahn was city attorney and then after he was elected mayor.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elected
Verb
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He was selected from a pool of 57 candidates, including two finalists, according to the district.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Here are their answers, including one so evocative it was picked twice.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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That’s right, Rob Shuter is saying that Lively has already picked her dress for Taylor Swift’s wedding.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 May 2026
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“Elected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elected. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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