as in to make out
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Recent Examples of pick out
Ethan’s big brother, Jackson, was the first overall pick out of Stillwater High in the 2022 draft by the Orioles.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Jam Miller is a seventh-round pick out of Alabama.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Its growth counterpart, the IWF , has nearly doubled in that time, as investors rush to add exposure to artificial intelligence and try to pick out winners and losers in the space.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 22 May 2026
He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1965, the fifth overall pick out of Cal.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Jam Miller is a seventh-round pick out of Alabama.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Its growth counterpart, the IWF , has nearly doubled in that time, as investors rush to add exposure to artificial intelligence and try to pick out winners and losers in the space.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 22 May 2026
He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1965, the fifth overall pick out of Cal.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick out
Verb
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Some of the men on this season are literally incapable of any form of connection that doesn’t involve making out.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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The paper had yellowed from age and the cursive was so ornate the words were hard to make out.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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All three of them also identified the same soldier – standing in the middle of the road, no more than 30 feet from the vehicle – as the one who opened fire.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Witnesses provided officers with a photograph and description of the suspect's vehicle, helping investigators quickly identify and locate Harmon.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Jackson is entering the final year of his two-year pact — signed in 2025 — and Young had his fifth-year option picked up in April.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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If backyard barbecues are in your future, pick up this portable picnic table and bench set that creates extra seating for guests and can be easily packed up and put away until your next party.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Verb
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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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How did Imagineering decide which sights to include and which ones to leave out?—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
7 June 2026
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Some consumers didn't seem to notice, or care.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Most of the exhibits are located close to an adjacent sidewalk and may be viewed from your vehicle.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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These voters view their 2026 participation more as showing up for their community than increasing the Democratic Party’s power on Capitol Hill.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Sybil, who spent her younger years beleaguered by the presence of her double, that emblem of feminine conformity named Désirée, never manages to perceive herself as anything but abnormal by comparison.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The title of Pareidolia comes from the human tendency to perceive meaningful images in random patterns.—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
8 June 2026
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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