as in to make out
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Smith was drafted by the 49ers with the seventh overall pick out of Missouri in 2011 and made an immediate impact on the team, helping San Francisco snap a playoff drought and reach the NFC title game his first three seasons with one trip to a Super Bowl.
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ABC News, 13 June 2026
You’re tempted to pick out the single load-bearing word—a Guts or a Sour to fit these songs inside.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
Here, Meeks and Visage look back on the season and pick out their top moments from the show.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 June 2026
As a third-round pick out of UCLA, the 6-foot-4, 245-pound tight end built on a productive collegiate career and strong Senior Bowl performance by making an immediate impact as a rookie with the Denver Broncos.
—Tyler Carmona
june 10, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
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ABC News, 13 June 2026
You’re tempted to pick out the single load-bearing word—a Guts or a Sour to fit these songs inside.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
Here, Meeks and Visage look back on the season and pick out their top moments from the show.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 June 2026
As a third-round pick out of UCLA, the 6-foot-4, 245-pound tight end built on a productive collegiate career and strong Senior Bowl performance by making an immediate impact as a rookie with the Denver Broncos.
—Tyler Carmona
june 10, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick out
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My personal favorite piece from the collection is this adorable side table made out of birchwood plywood.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
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The University of Kansas marching band played the Algerian national anthem and Lawrence artist Stan Herd created a giant flag of the North African nation, made out of organic materials, to display on the school grounds.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Authorities did say that additional information will be released once the three individuals are identified, and when the medical examiner determines their cause of death.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The man who died has not been identified as of Friday afternoon.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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All of us — probably the Newsoms included — will just have to wait to see if the fine-tooth combs of the feds pick up any dirt.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Peter Zenk Residents in Waite Park were picking up handfuls of hail after storms moved through the Stearns County community.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Mountain lions have been sighted in Stulsaft Park, in the hills about a mile to the west.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Grace Goodwin Numerous funnel clouds were sighted with the line of strong storms across the metro area from Lakewood, Parker, Castle Pines, Chatfield and near the Bennett area.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Conglomerates like Frito-Lay noticed when smaller indie pickle brands started to take off and Trader Joe’s quickly capitalized on the pickle craze with its private-label pickle offerings.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Maybe not an 8-year-old’s, but mom's best friend is the only one besides her husband who seemed to notice.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The spa There isn’t a spa on site, but there is a hot spring and sauna that happens to serve as the perfect Northern Lights viewing spot (aside from your room).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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While an underperforming offense has been frustrating to watch, Hoyer views the state of the rotation as the bigger concern over the long term.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Musicians have chafed against being perceived forever, but ear seem to take it extra seriously.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Greenspan is aware that debuting a deli in 2026, amid a historic spike in anti-Semitism, may be perceived as a political act.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20out. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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