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
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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
Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The project, selected for Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), adapts Chinese-American author Ying Chang Compestine’s bestselling 2016 YA book into a feature-length collection of four interconnected tales.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
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
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
The film was also selected as Palestine’s official entry for the best international feature category at the 2026 Academy Awards.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The project, selected for Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), adapts Chinese-American author Ying Chang Compestine’s bestselling 2016 YA book into a feature-length collection of four interconnected tales.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selected
Adjective
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In addition to free admission, members receive invitations to members-only preview parties and special events, free admission to approximately six After Hours events, $4 off tickets to Speed Cinema, discounted admission on select programs, and more.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Each team will be represented by a unique duo of creators and NBA players, including Zach 2K, BEARDABEAST, Kofie Yeboah, Gradey Dick, and Duncan Robinson, as well as a select number of fans who have risen through the ranks of 2K gameplay.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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From there, choose from any of the preferred payment methods and make a cash deposit.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Reserve estimates tariffs are contributing five-tenths or six-tenths to the core personal consumption expenditures price index, the central bank's preferred measure of inflation, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said last week.—
Courtney Reagan,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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First-timers Zhang Hongzhang, 39, and Wu Fei, 32 - China’s youngest astronaut to be sent to space - were picked to participate in the program in 2020.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Nov. 2025
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Parris picked Miami over the likes of Auburn, Oregon and Oklahoma.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In my favorite works of his, like A Case for the Existence of God and A Bright New Boise—a play that has its own surreal dynamic with television screens, which play images of hell in the middle of a big-box store—Hunter locates an unnerving mysticism in between the atoms of the hyper-real.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Crafted from 100% cotton, the fabric delivers the soft stretch and cozy feel of your favorite T-shirt while being gentle on the skin.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Philippines is no stranger to typhoons and Kalmaegi made landfall as the equivalent of a category 2 hurricane – the 20th named storm to impact the country this year, according to local officials.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two tipsters had told Carpenter that a man named Don Miller had stolen human remains and burial pieces from Native American graves along with other cultural artifacts from around the world.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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She was first elected to her Baltimore district in the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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He was elected and sworn in as sheriff after Donald Ash’s retirement.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selected. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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