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
Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
The Chiefs selected him in the seventh round of the 2022 draft.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 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
He was unanimously selected for the conference’s All-Defensive Team, too.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
The Chiefs selected him in the seventh round of the 2022 draft.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selected
Adjective
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Meredith Dairy Marinated Goat Cheese Imported from Australia, this marinated goat cheese started popping up around Christmas time in select markets, but is now being rolled out at more warehouses across the South.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic is testing a new update for Claude that will allow the chatbot to automatically generate interactive visuals, charts, and diagrams for select queries.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our strength is translating 'southern style and pace' to our global preferred suppliers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Last week, Arevon announced closing on a $920 financing package for the Nighthawk Energy Storage Project that includes $482 million in company debt and $169 million in preferred equity.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Pirates were picked to finish last in the preseason coaches’ poll.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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And said controversy began the very moment that the Dolphins picked Tagovailoa.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here are 28 of our favorite spring movies and where to stream them!—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2026
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My favorite story to illustrate how Ross moves is the time I was told to ask Ross about his recent purchase of Fort Lauderdale’s iconic W Hotel on the first date of training camp in 2014.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The versatile diamond cut—aptly named for the long and rounded shape of the stone—is a beautiful option for couples looking for a timeless option that also can be set with a very fashion-forward edge.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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Another handful of floors up is Lennon’s, a cocktail bar with libations named after 20th-century hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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No one had elected them to set foreign policy.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The tariff debate may have its greatest political impact in the race to replace the retiring Peters, who was first elected to the Senate in 2014 after six years as a House member.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selected. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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