PICKED OVER Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

picked over 1 of 2

adjective

as in winnowed (out)

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2 of 2

verb

past tense of pick over

as in checked (out)

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Adjective

The latter offers faster processing for pre-screened travelers, according to Customs and Border Protection.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Pavel Mintyukov then sent the puck to Mikael Granlund, who backhanded a pass to Carlson for a one-timer that got past a screened Askarov for a 2-0 Ducks lead.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026

Definition of screened

Verb

Approximately 9,000 people have scanned the QR code, according to Williams.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The vintage suitcase that started it all was scanned and digitally printed on a handbag, the Capucines MM Genesis, and a mini attaché case with a shoulder strap, dubbed the Valisette Genesis, thereby capturing and preserving its singular patina.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of scanned

Verb

Raw beef, pork and goat meat sold in California has been targeted in a national recall after not being properly inspected, federal officials said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Lipson laid out his sweatshirt for the man to rest on while Garton inspected his injuries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of inspected

Verb

Senate Bill 828 was shaped by fireworks industry insiders and public safety officials, who reviewed existing fireworks laws and available information about the July 1, 2025, explosion.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Bonnell was a probationary officer with the Porter County Sheriff's Office, and was fired on Monday after the department reviewed the incident, according to the sheriff's office.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of reviewed

Verb

The book examined the ways that social actors can respond to dysfunction and decline in organizations, from businesses to political parties and governments.

— Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Breakthrough Institute found 10 organizations files 67% of forest management lawsuits examined.

— Chris Edwards, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026

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