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 Careful observers can pick out sidewalks, underground sewage systems, and ceramic vases left behind. — Rick Steves, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 Scientists are just beginning to parse through the heap and pick out the most exciting breakthroughs in their own fields. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 Jackson was a first-round draft pick out of Ohio State in 2025. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 In a group photograph Kean shared from those days, Machchhar is easy to pick out. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pick out

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Ford said Ahmed’s checks were made out to Ford’s 2019 mayoral campaign and were cashed before the hospital embezzlement scandal.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
The public feed of his account is filled with payments made out to him.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of make out

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Under Sorrells, morale at the office is bleak and has resulted in an exodus, according to two veteran prosecutors who left the office and spoke on the condition they not be identified.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
About 42% of residents surveyed identified mental health as a top health challenge, and Gaston’s suicide rate also exceeds the state average.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

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Byfield beat goalie Samuel Ersson with a snap shot from the high slot, with Drew Doughty picking up his third assist of the night on the play.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
The signals can also become less reliable when muscles remain contracted, when sweat interferes with electrodes, or when sensors pick up activity from neighboring muscles.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of pick up

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Given the president’s delicate psyche, Maher knew anything short of absolute praise would be perceived as an insult.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Taking Ownership of Morocco’s Creativity Reflecting on how Moroccans are perceived in the broader industry, one of El Moutii’s biggest qualms is the conception that Morocco is a hub for cheap labor and goods.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

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