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noun

Definition of cullnext
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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verb

ˈkəl How to pronounce cull (audio)
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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Recent Examples of cull
Noun
Tech companies, especially large ones, have continued to cull jobs during the AI boom. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 The same strain has forced record culls and pushed up egg prices across North America and Europe, and Australian flocks have no exposure to it. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Verb
TikTok viewers figured that out back in 2021, when her viral videos began to cull a following. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Sort through the manuals and cull the ones that have become obsolete because the appliance or gadget is long gone. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cull
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cull
  1. discard
  2. select
  3. second
  4. choose
  5. reject
  6. pick
  7. take
Noun
  • Drawing on classic trial films and cartoon lore, director Dave Green crafts an underdog story that mirrors the movie’s own David-versus-Goliath journey from studio discard to theatrical release.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • If liquid collects on the top of the discard, stir it in before using.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of discard
Verb
  • Idzik was in his first year as a low-level offensive assistant with the Seattle Seahawks, whose staff was selected to coach the NFC team after an early exit from the 2019 playoffs.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Air Jordan 5 Retro OG Black Cat is set to be released during fall 2027 for a retail price of $220 from Nike’s Snkrs app and select Jordan Brand retailers.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of select
Noun
  • For a few seconds, though, the coach and quarterback stopped.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • For example, a take-home five-paragraph essay could be completed in seconds by an AI chatbot, and could potentially see a good grade.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of second
Verb
  • Shop the Patio Zen Deck Box in black or gray and choose from 16 capacities ranging from 30 to 320 gallons.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Festivalgoers were never forced to choose between artists, as sets were separated by 10-minute breaks, preventing overlap.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of choose
Noun
  • And both the immune and eliminated designers are high on their own power; Elizabeth, in particular, is acting mighty haughty for a woman whose ruffled scarlet satin dress looks like a reject from the Westworld costume department.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • The most opinionated of these rejects is Smarty Pants, a basic toilet-training tech tool given an amusingly snarky attitude by Conan O’Brien.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Definition of reject
Verb
  • By halftime, Clemson had as many first downs (1) as starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina had pick sixes.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • While voters elsewhere have embraced a decidedly anti-establishment sentiment this campaign season, New Hampshire Republican voters appear content with their choices and are poised to pick a familiar name over a fresh face on Tuesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of pick
Verb
  • Investors are no longer treating the loop as background noise, repricing oil, bonds and taking into consideration a hawkish Fed.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Be honest without taking the no-filter approach to a whole new level!
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of take

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