as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
a picked group of people for the project
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as in harvested
to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use
pick peas and beans from the garden for dinner
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as in chose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I pick you as my partner
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as in provoked
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
he seems to be trying to pick a fight
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as in stabbed
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
continued to pick the block of ice until she was able to extract the shrimp
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Recent Examples of picked
Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Raynor picked Southeast Missouri State apart, completing 81% of his passes while accumulating 345 total yards and 3 touchdowns.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
His departure came a day before Thailand’s parliament picked veteran Thai politician Anutin Charnvirakul to become the country’s next prime minister Friday – ousting the ruling Pheu Thai party, which Thaksin founded.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The news went public when a former employee took to LinkedIn to announce her unemployment; Game Developer picked the story up, and publisher 2K Games soon confirmed it.
—Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
So New Orleans…God picked us, and 20 years later, look at us now.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Advertisement This wasn’t the first time Johnson had picked Kerr’s brain.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel picked the Cracker Barrel logo controversy.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Johnson picked Adam Procell, CEO of a reentry consulting firm, over any of the finalists for the position that leads violence prevention efforts in the city.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
In 2007, Kansas was picked to play in the Orange Bowl over Mizzou, even though the Tigers were ranked higher and had won the head-to-head matchup in the final week of the regular season.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Raynor picked Southeast Missouri State apart, completing 81% of his passes while accumulating 345 total yards and 3 touchdowns.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
His departure came a day before Thailand’s parliament picked veteran Thai politician Anutin Charnvirakul to become the country’s next prime minister Friday – ousting the ruling Pheu Thai party, which Thaksin founded.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The news went public when a former employee took to LinkedIn to announce her unemployment; Game Developer picked the story up, and publisher 2K Games soon confirmed it.
—Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
So New Orleans…God picked us, and 20 years later, look at us now.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Advertisement This wasn’t the first time Johnson had picked Kerr’s brain.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel picked the Cracker Barrel logo controversy.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Johnson picked Adam Procell, CEO of a reentry consulting firm, over any of the finalists for the position that leads violence prevention efforts in the city.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked
Adjective
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Lauren James, England’s most explosive attacking player, was a doubt to be among the selected 23 because of a hamstring injury.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The cork is harvested from the cork forests in Portugal, where Amorim’s corporate headquarters are located.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Edible okra is usually harvested when the pods are about 3 inches long.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Michael Roberson, a defense attorney, argued Lawson was provoked by Martin.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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So his recent absence from public view provoked all sorts of speculation – fed by social media algorithms that promoted conspiracy theories and complete nonsense to huge numbers of people.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rows of blowsy moss-green cabbages, their thick veins silvered with spider webs, the edges of their tougher outer leaves nibbled by slugs and snails.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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As guests sipped champagne and nibbled on delicate confections, the evening unfolded in relaxed elegance.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Horne's announcement came just over two weeks after a 16-year-old was fatally stabbed in a classroom in west Phoenix's Maryvale High School.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The son and daughter of one of the victims said their father was stabbed several times after someone broke into his home.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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New players in select states (MI, NJ, PA and WV) will get the $150 bonus offer to start.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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And for those who enjoy the in-store shopping experience, select Party City locations nationwide continue to welcome customers who want to browse and pick up their party supplies in person.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coming in second overall was The Traitors, the reality competition series on Peacock, which took home four awards, including Alan Cumming for Best Reality Host.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two key points in the case were that board members who personally opposed the books took the action against the input of an advisory committee, and that the board members' action was based on speculative, not actual, fears of disruption.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Picked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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