as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
a picked group of people for the project
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as in harvested
to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use
pick peas and beans from the garden for dinner
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as in chose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I pick you as my partner
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as in provoked
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
he seems to be trying to pick a fight
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as in stabbed
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
continued to pick the block of ice until she was able to extract the shrimp
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Recent Examples of picked
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Since Musk filed the lawsuit, Altman has insisted that Musk is only after revenge, supposedly stemming from his jealousy that he was not picked as OpenAI’s CEO and that his rival company, xAI, now lags behind.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Voters picked the best state parks for camping, hiking, day trips and dog-friendly adventures, among other categories.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Wu said the best way to stay safe is not to eat wild mushrooms, avoid eating mushrooms picked by friends or family and to keep children and pets away from areas where wild mushrooms grow.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Or should someone else be picked ahead of him?
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Yenser said Texas guard DJ Campbell, picked by the Dolphins in the sixth round and 200th overall, left a lasting impression at his Pro Day.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
When the leaves are young, they can be picked and dried to make white tea.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
That’s right, Rob Shuter is saying that Lively has already picked her dress for Taylor Swift’s wedding.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 May 2026
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Health officials shared multiple guidelines on how to stay safe, which included not eating wild mushrooms and avoiding the consumption of mushrooms that had been picked by friends or family.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Since Musk filed the lawsuit, Altman has insisted that Musk is only after revenge, supposedly stemming from his jealousy that he was not picked as OpenAI’s CEO and that his rival company, xAI, now lags behind.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Voters picked the best state parks for camping, hiking, day trips and dog-friendly adventures, among other categories.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Wu said the best way to stay safe is not to eat wild mushrooms, avoid eating mushrooms picked by friends or family and to keep children and pets away from areas where wild mushrooms grow.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Or should someone else be picked ahead of him?
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Yenser said Texas guard DJ Campbell, picked by the Dolphins in the sixth round and 200th overall, left a lasting impression at his Pro Day.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
When the leaves are young, they can be picked and dried to make white tea.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
That’s right, Rob Shuter is saying that Lively has already picked her dress for Taylor Swift’s wedding.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked
Adjective
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Sticking with the manufacturer’s pre-selected stain and paint options is a great way to cut back on unnecessary costs.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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The selected artist will be notified by early October.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The harvester must have harvested oysters during the 2025-26 season, with proof in harvest reports.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Fentanyl can be made year-round and smuggled into the United States in small doses as opposed to marijuana or cocaine, which both come from plants that are harvested seasonally and must be smuggled in large quantities to be profitable.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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Perhaps the Portuguese’s midweek recognition — an accolade Odegaard may have received in 2024 had things ended differently — provoked his inner ego.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Wasps are territorial creatures that can aggressively defend their nests and protect their young if provoked.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Threatened by the lack of water and nibbled by starving livestock, the trees that once formed a dense forest in the Somali region of Ethiopia are in danger, locals say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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That led to a viral moment in a Lions’ Thanksgiving Day game when his teammates were shown chowing down on the turkey provided by Fox, while Montgomery nibbled on a carrot.—
Matt Young,
Houston Chronicle,
2 Mar. 2026
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Arriving officers found an unresponsive man who had significant injuries consistent with being stabbed, Becchina said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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What followed, Lane claimed, was a four-hour altercation in which Wilson choked and stabbed him multiple times in the chest and hand, before throwing him through a pair of sliding glass doors.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Alma is a coffee shop by day (with select pastries and small breakfast items) and a cocktail bar at night with an incredible selection of artisanal tequilas, mezcals, and sotols.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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But outside the recommendations, other producers are free to upload their films, select territories available, and tap 80% of revenues.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The project draws on testimonies Ozirna gathered in the war’s early days, including accounts of families forced to crawl across their floors to avoid being seen.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Gillman was part of a panel of experts that gathered at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach to weigh in on a degree’s worth.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The controversy also took a turn after the discovery of a March 2026 interview with outlet El Nuevo Día in which Díaz openly discussed his family’s involvement in the underground circuit.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Picked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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