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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Recent Examples of cull
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
It’s been a particularly tough 12 months for The Bachelor franchise, which paused last year’s The Bachelorette and saw two of its top showrunners leave after a major production cull.
—Peter White, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Ahead, see the five products—culled from drugstore aisles, French pharmacies, and prestige labels alike—that medical pros and Vogue editors always keep within reach.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 June 2026
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Noun
Under the hood, Wiliot’s platform relies on IoT Pixels, which are tiny, battery-free Bluetooth sensors that cull energy from radio waves.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
It’s been a particularly tough 12 months for The Bachelor franchise, which paused last year’s The Bachelorette and saw two of its top showrunners leave after a major production cull.
—Peter White, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the middle, a Cartman in the role of a Midtown tax adviser dispenses accounting tips and tricks, culled from a YouTube account run by a real-life New York CPA.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Ahead, see the five products—culled from drugstore aisles, French pharmacies, and prestige labels alike—that medical pros and Vogue editors always keep within reach.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cull
Noun
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Le Zotte reports that by the 1970s, more than 10 million garage sales were taking place in the United States every year, and people were paying more than $1 billion (cumulatively) for their neighbors’ discards.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve; discard peaches (or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days).—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
Verb
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Only seconds after taking the pitch, Romelu Lukaku made a run to the front of the net, as his teammate sent in a pass.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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This is the least eventful task, since taking a single photo only requires a few seconds.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Under the Quaker Oats partnership, Asun and Asir were chosen to attend a ‘Breakfast Academy’ hosted by Quaker.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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When cleaning an oven with vinegar, choose standard household white vinegar and avoid concentrated or high-strength formulas.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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At this point, the judges summon a cart containing a dozen or so yard-sale rejects (e.g., a mini bathtub, a clothesline, an empty lantern??).—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Today, there are hundreds of rejects packed in wood cabinets and cardboard boxes.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most of those teams will most likely be picking ahead of the Steelers.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The president has a strong record of endorsements in the 2026 midterm elections, with nearly all of his candidate picks winning their respective primaries.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Michael Tusk of Quince in San Francisco was named Outstanding Chef at the award ceremony, which took place at the historic Lyric Opera in Chicago before an audience of about 2,000 chefs, restaurant owners and culinary figures.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Wood took a direct shot at the goal, but Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand gathered it with ease.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Cull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cull. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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