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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked out
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The shooter was identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who had a long history mental health issues and interactions with the police, McDonald said at a news conference on Wednesday.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026 -
McDonald said a clear motive was not identified, nor was a specific target.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Her admission to the hospital was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure her health and safety.—
Doug Williams,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The 62-year-old actress’s NSFW LBD was made out of completely sheer lace with a high-low design, a dramatic train that trailed several feet behind her, and scalloped detailing around her plunging neckline.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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There were some understandable growing pains when Devers picked up first base upon joining the Giants after a career at third base.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Netflix picked up the show for eight episodes in March 2025.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Picked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked%20out. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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