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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
How was Arizona's top doughnut picked?
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Robert Saleh picked the wrong words.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
From the moment last year that Kennedy was picked to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Polis has taken a different route than the rest of his party.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Dart, starting just his third NFL game after being selected with the 25th pick in the 2025 Draft, threw for a touchdown and ran in another, while Skattebo – picked in the fourth round in April – rushed for 98 yards and three scores.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Some cautioned that another prime minister picked from the ranks of Macron's fragile centrist camp would risk being disavowed by Parliament's powerful lower house, prolonging the crisis.
—NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
What if Jim Harbaugh had picked the Dolphins instead of the San Francisco 49ers when owner Steve Ross and a continent went to recruit him to leave Stanford in 2011, and become Miami’s head coach, despite the fact that the Dolphins still had one (the late Tony Sparano)?
—Omar Kelly
october 10, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
If Swift and Kelce have picked a wedding date, it hasn’t been publicly announced.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
These restaurants were picked by the editors of Southern Living who report, research, and visit restaurants across the South.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
How was Arizona's top doughnut picked?
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Robert Saleh picked the wrong words.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
From the moment last year that Kennedy was picked to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Polis has taken a different route than the rest of his party.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Dart, starting just his third NFL game after being selected with the 25th pick in the 2025 Draft, threw for a touchdown and ran in another, while Skattebo – picked in the fourth round in April – rushed for 98 yards and three scores.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Some cautioned that another prime minister picked from the ranks of Macron's fragile centrist camp would risk being disavowed by Parliament's powerful lower house, prolonging the crisis.
—NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
What if Jim Harbaugh had picked the Dolphins instead of the San Francisco 49ers when owner Steve Ross and a continent went to recruit him to leave Stanford in 2011, and become Miami’s head coach, despite the fact that the Dolphins still had one (the late Tony Sparano)?
—Omar Kelly
october 10, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
If Swift and Kelce have picked a wedding date, it hasn’t been publicly announced.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked
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According to the report, more than two-thirds of the stakeholders GAO interviewed reported challenges with warehouses, truck areas and roadways at selected airports, which can be a major supply chain detriment since air cargo spends 80 to 90 percent of its time on the ground.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 July 2025
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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
Verb
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Eat lunch, which comes in large portions and uses vegetables harvested on the property, on the hotel restaurant’s terrace, which has an astonishing view.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hunters in alligator management zone 1 in southwest Arkansas checked 69 alligators, and hunters in south-central Arkansas, zone 2, harvested four.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For more than half a century, Martin Scorsese has surprised and provoked, shocked and illuminated, and – of course – entertained America, as few other filmmakers ever have.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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On the far east side of Michigan, the future of fluoride in drinking water — long an ordinary practice for preventing tooth decay — has suddenly provoked passionate debate.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
13 Oct. 2025
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And despite the encroaching waves, which nibbled more of our NewFarms every month.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 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
Verb
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Johnson allegedly then stabbed her several times, according to Kearny Police, per the outlets.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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During a confrontation, Bryant stabbed K9 Roam multiple times, police said.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For a cohesive design, select paint colors that harmonize with the existing undertones.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Local 10 will also carry select simulcasts of FanDuel Sports Network broadcasts for 12 regular-season games of the Heat G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In downtown Madison, around 15,000 people gathered for the rally, according to Madison police.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Thousands gathered at the Arizona Capitol with signs, flags and bullhorns.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Khusnutdinov took a pass from Pastrnak but wasted no time in sending it right back to Pastrnak, who beat Vanecek between the pads.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos began isolating their playmakers one-on-one, and Nix took advantage.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Picked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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