as in discard
something separated from a group or lot for not being as good as the others
the unbruised apples will be packed in bags, and the culls will be used for cider
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as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
culled the best short stories from the author's body of writings
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Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, due out November 4 via Liveright / W. W. Norton and Allen Lane / Penguin Press, culls from dozens of hours of interviews of McCartney, his Wings band mates, and other people in the group’s orbit.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
According to the announcement, the single sheep was culled to prevent further spread and to permit more extensive testing of the animal.
—Josh Fischman, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Further culls within the executive branch are likely.
—Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, due out November 4 via Liveright / W. W. Norton and Allen Lane / Penguin Press, culls from dozens of hours of interviews of McCartney, his Wings band mates, and other people in the group’s orbit.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Deeply invested in völkisch memory, German scholars envisioned the Gospel writers as culling and refining oral tradition, much like the Brothers Grimm, who collected and transcribed folktales.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
According to the announcement, the single sheep was culled to prevent further spread and to permit more extensive testing of the animal.
—Josh Fischman, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cull
Noun
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The Nigerian firm’s approach reduces plastic pollution and increases reliable employment for waste pickers while promoting sustainability by turning discards into useful elements.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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Avoid open flames and sparks, don't park vehicles on dry grass and discard of cigarettes carefully, the weather service in Albuquerque warned Saturday, adding that winds will be at their strongest Saturday and again on Tuesday.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Wells began his college career at Division II Sonoma State and spent one season at Washington State before the Memphis Grizzlies selected him with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His legs shook, seconds after his repeat win of the 13.1-mile race held every April.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Brunson and Payne combined to score 17 points — nine for Payne and eight for Brunson — in just 3 minutes, 57 seconds.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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There's a scenario where the Titans choose a non-quarterback in the first round and try to land Milroe in the second or third.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The modern reject rejects the academic consensus on everything from the science of vaccines to the benefits of free trade.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
12 Mar. 2025
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Still, the rejects are legion: Amy Sedaris, Tiffany Haddish, Jim Carrey, Nick Kroll, Aubrey Plaza, John Goodman, Geena Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Andrea Martin, Zach Galifianakis, Paul Reubens.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The toppings really make the dish here—pick your favorites!—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Steelers’ draft picks Picks will be updated throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, April 24–26.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Many guests spend their entire vacation inside the Disney bubble – playing in the parks, staying at Disney hotels, dining at Disney restaurants, taking resort transportation and more.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy has said the NIH should take a years-long pause from funding infectious disease research.—
Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Cull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cull. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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