PICK OUT Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

pick out

verb

Definition of pick out

as in to make out

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Recent Examples of pick out The boys even joined Uncle Parker on a bike ride to pick out flowers for the table. — Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Few can appreciate the intensity of the longstanding Saints-Falcons rivalry better than Jones, who grew up in New Orleans and began his NFL career with the Falcons as a second-round draft pick out of LSU in 2016. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 The shortstop was a first-round draft pick out of Grand Canyon University in 2023 and played for Thousand Oaks High. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Stop near the entry at The Trailhead Store for a coffee, pick out a native plant at The Farmhouse Garden Center, and wander the walking trails. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pick out

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At times, Sixx’s backing vocals were easier to make out than Neil’s lead.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026
Two teenagers are taking their creativity to the next level with impressive prom dress and prom tux creations, both made out of duct tape.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of make out

Verb

Authorities in the criminal complaint identified the three as 47-year-old Jose Rivera, his 5-year-old nephew Andrew and his 2-year-old niece Arlette.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
The plant, which has not been identified for security reasons, was forced to close for four days because of the infiltration, the report said.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of identify

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Portland forward Vincent Janssen, who entered in the 69th minute, picked up yellow cards in the 89th and third minute of stoppage time to leave the Timbers down a man.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
After checking out at the pharmacy, Patrick drove approximately 10 minutes to a restaurant to pick up the dinner order Lindsay had placed.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of pick up

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Hammerhead sharks typically prefer warmer waters than those found in Southern California, and the last sighting near the coast was over a decade ago, according to the iNaturalist species-sighting database.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Hammerhead shark sighting A hammerhead shark was spotted off Rhode Island last week.

— Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of sight

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Brandon Inniss said fans will notice the different ways Ohio State is getting its receivers the ball in space.

— Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The clip then shows Bader walking down the sidewalk in the shoes as onlookers can’t help but notice the bizarre footwear.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of notice

Verb

For some, the prospect of war carries an undeniable appeal -- not because of the violence itself, but because combat has long been viewed as a proving ground and a source of bona fides that can shape a career in the military and after for decades.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
At about 82° above the horizon, many observers will need to lie on a blanket or sunbed to comfortably view the solar corona, which will dominate a dark sky.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of view

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Loneliness influencers — especially Gen Zers — should be more mindful of how viewers perceive their online posts, according to Lane.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
For instance, our brains are primed to perceive 1 and 2 as farther apart than 8 and 9 because, relatively, 2 is twice the size of 1, whereas 9 is only 1⁄8 larger than 8.

— Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026

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