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pick out

verb

Definition of pick outnext
as in to make out

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Recent Examples of pick out A little further south at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, Makayla Rivera will pick out a knee-high boot from her collection. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Willis is a fourth-round pick out of Washington who didn't play guard at all in college. — CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 Malik Nabers, whom the Giants hope will be ready for Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, is another first-round pick out of LSU who has shown flashes of greatness. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 So the Giants’ 2019 fifth-round pick out of Auburn has been here before. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pick out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick out
  1. make out
  2. identify
  3. pick up
  4. sight
  5. notice
  6. view
  7. perceive
Verb
  • Oregon was stunned by Oklahoma State, just two weeks ago, leading to real questions about whether the Ducks are the Playoff contender they were made out to be.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, it's made out of aluminum for extra durability with long hours of play and accidental drops.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of make out
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  • In another part of Chicago, a 48-year-old man named Jose — who only wanted to be identified by his first name — remains afraid to leave home.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • French military policy in Lebanon prohibits identifying soldiers by first names for security reasons.
    — Diego Ibarra Sánchez, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of identify
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  • The Yankees may be down a few sluggers entering the postseason, however, they certainly are equipped with a player capable of picking up some of the slack.
    — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Russell picks up the action from there, charting the unlikely path that took Madden from the NFL sidelines to somehow becoming the brains and brand behind what Madden NFL, what would become one of the bestselling video game franchises of all time.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of pick up
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  • The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy created and runs Sharktivity, a shark-sighting and resource app designed to keep beachgoers apprised of the sharks’ presence.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Why Interstate 5 crossing matters Most of that recovery has taken place east of Interstate 5, making the Lake County sighting particularly significant, experts say.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sight
Verb
  • Before offering money, time, or support, notice whether the choice feels genuinely willing.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Eventually, before the set is over, Beck walks away, never having noticed his ex.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of notice
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  • For some operators and investors, the bill’s failure may therefore be viewed as a gift.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Robinson, the third-year edge rusher who has an important season ahead of him, was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s drills on the injury report after he was seen practicing early in the session during a media viewing period.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of view
Verb
  • The researchers alleged the administration unlawfully targeted work perceived to be related to diversity, equity and inclusion and halted grants without explaining its decisions about individual projects.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Western Michigan is seventh in the pecking order at 5%, partly because the program’s conference slate is perceived as weaker than other competitors.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of perceive

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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20out. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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