as in select
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
a selected brand of ice cream with an exceptionally high butterfat content
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as in chose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
selected only two people out of 300 applicants for the summer internship
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Recent Examples of selected
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
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
Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
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
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
All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selected
Adjective
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Doctors had little to offer Reid beyond steroids, which reduce inflammation but can cause bone fractures and diabetes, and a select few immunosuppressant drugs, which expose patients to infections and often fail to halt the disease’s progression.—
Jason Liebowitz,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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The film was released theatrically by indie distributor Rich Spirit through boutique screenings in select cities.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Staying true to the brand’s commitment to source preferred fibers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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If you are set on dinner, book those reservations in advance to ensure your preferred time and date.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Anyways, that's why Meg picked two out of three.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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The movie has already been picked by The Jokers Films which will release the film in France.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite finds at Wayfair.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After that agreement, Machar was named South Sudan's first vice president in a government of national unity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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As any die-hard fan of Reagan-era cinema will tell you, the 1983 hit revolved around a Seattle computer nerd named David Lightman, played by Matthew Broderick as dorky but in a sorta cute, pre-Ferris Bueller way.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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But his chosen career path ended his life — and nearly killed his heartbroken father, who suffered a stroke upon hearing the news that his son had been gunned down.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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Costello’s donates products to community raffles and fundraisers, allowing chosen charities to select any item in the store worth up to $100 for their events.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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Party leaders fear the growing possibility that the crowded field will split the Democratic electorate in the state’s June top-two primary election and result in two Republicans advancing to the November ballot, ensuring a Republican governor being elected for the first time since 2006.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Out of a total 275 seats in Nepal’s lower house of parliament, counting was in progress for 165 seats that are elected by direct election, while the remaining 110 will follow a system of proportional representation.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selected. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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