picked
1 Americanadjective
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specially chosen or selected, usually for special skill.
a crew of picked men.
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cleared or cleaned by or as if by picking.
picked fruit.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of picked1
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at pick 1, -ed 2
Origin of picked2
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at pick 2, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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It’s the latest milestone in a trend that became pronounced in the 2000s, then picked up speed after the pandemic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
She later picked up the ukulele, and then a guitar.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The Lush Life section of Larsson's tour performances have now become hotly anticipated, with fans getting picked to perform the routine alongside the popstar.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The calculations around the reserve have changed as the so-called shale revolution picked up speed in the 2010s, Piper Sandler’s Stuart said.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
“I picked up the marina’s mail yesterday,” he says, pulling an envelope from his back pocket.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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