pick out
verb
picked out; picking out; picks out
2
: to play the notes of by ear or one by one
picking out tunes on the piano
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These days, there’s much more to getting your nails done than just picking out the perfect color.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
During a recent interview with PEOPLE, Neil Zevnik reminisced on the late actress’ love for gift-giving and her knack for picking out the most thoughtful presents — especially when the holidays rolled around.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Warren Brinson, a rookie sixth-round pick out of Georgia, made a post on X about McCarthy having a concussion.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Thomas has a knack for picking out incisions that have gone unnoticed.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
During a recent interview with PEOPLE, Neil Zevnik reminisced on the late actress’ love for gift-giving and her knack for picking out the most thoughtful presents — especially when the holidays rolled around.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Warren Brinson, a rookie sixth-round pick out of Georgia, made a post on X about McCarthy having a concussion.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Thomas has a knack for picking out incisions that have gone unnoticed.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20out. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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