preselected

past tense of preselect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for preselected
Verb
  • But Charania reported that the Celtics kept seeing what was out there for Brown, whom Boston selected with the third overall choice in the 2016 draft.
    Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • In the fourth round of the NFL Draft, the Chiefs selected Oregon cornerback Jadon Canady.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The Phillies don’t need a bullpen full of lefties, but have preferred to carry a few this season.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Bichette has generally preferred to let his play do the talking throughout his career, making Schneider's prediction fitting.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • DeGette was first elected in 1996 — a year before Kiros was even born — in a district that former Vice President Kamala Harris won by 56 percentage points in 2024.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Thurmond was first elected as state schools chief in 2019 after serving four years in the Assembly as an East Bay-area Democrat, and won reelection in 2022.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
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“Preselected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preselected. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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