preselected

past tense of preselect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for preselected
Verb
  • Even if Arraez doesn’t earn the fan selection, the Giants are required to have at least one representative, who would be selected through the players vote and Commissioner’s Office.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
  • All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The Athletic reported that the Heat preferred to include guard Davion Mitchell in the trade instead of Jakucionis, but the Bucks didn’t want Mitchell’s short-term deal.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
  • Grains like oats, farro, and quinoa are preferred over refined carbs, plain pastas, and white rice.
    Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Cannes premieres from Romeria to Drunken Noodles to The Wave join witchy CAMP and State of Firsts, a documentary on Sarah McBride’s pioneering campaign to become the first transgender person elected to Congress, on the art house circuit.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 June 2026
  • His attendance just so happened to be captured by television cameras, a clip that quickly resurfaced online after he was elected pope.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
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“Preselected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preselected. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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