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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This was in the mailbox on election day, the post office picked it up and had it.’
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
"I'm not sure why I picked that up, but it's nice," he said of the nickname.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The growth in new orders softened across Japan’s private sector, with sales growth among goods producers at the slowest since March, while services momentum picked up but only modestly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Around 2013, the channel picked up steam as the couple began posting reaction videos to viral social media clips.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Lloyd picked burs out of J.W.’s matted pelt.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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