as in to make out
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Recent Examples of pick out
Mevis plans on going on the field before the game in tennis shoes and a jacket, walking down each hash to pick out targets to aim at during the game.
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Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
When Salley and Craig go to pick out Salley’s chickens, Linda and Naomi, things get awkward really quickly.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
How to Make Ree Drummond’s Chicken Spaghetti Poach chicken and pick out meat to yield 2 cups.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Originally a 15th round pick out of the University of South Alabama in the 2021 MLB Draft, Samaniego is coming off a strong bounce back season after missing nearly a year following internal brace surgery on his pitching elbow.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
When Salley and Craig go to pick out Salley’s chickens, Linda and Naomi, things get awkward really quickly.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
How to Make Ree Drummond’s Chicken Spaghetti Poach chicken and pick out meat to yield 2 cups.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Originally a 15th round pick out of the University of South Alabama in the 2021 MLB Draft, Samaniego is coming off a strong bounce back season after missing nearly a year following internal brace surgery on his pitching elbow.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick out
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Thinking about making out more and disco-ing all night long this year?—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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McDonald’s marketed red, white and blue milkshakes made out of strawberry, vanilla and blueberry flavors.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Authorities are still working to identify the other parties present.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The man was later identified as 36-year-old Kennedy Graham.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The 6-foot-5 Mendoza can pick up yards with his legs as well, rushing for 276 yards and seven scores.—
Trevor Woods,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Two years ago, Mitchell began hearing the same concerns over and over from her mother, a daycare owner who regularly picks up children from Stege Elementary in Richmond.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Our dad got us a job holding the pole, the guy sights on through the thing, surveying.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 Dec. 2025
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Authorities will generally close areas like parks if a bear has been sighted in the area.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
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The theft wasn't noticed until a store employee saw that the entire caviar section was empty, which led management to check their security cameras.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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One game, Jordan Ross, his roommate, noticed that Jake was too late to rotate over on a double-team from the baseline side on a drive.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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That set her apart from other South Korean first ladies – who traditionally were viewed as humble, behind-the-scenes figures.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Alinejad views her mission as exposing the situation in Iran and giving voice to victims, but worries the attempts on her life will create a fear of inviting her to speak.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Changing this dynamic requires support from labor unions, which often perceive this way of housing construction as a threat.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Organizations restructure without changing how leaders actually perceive, relate and decide.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20out. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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