Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked out
Verb
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The suspect behind the deadly car and knife terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester in the United Kingdom on Thursday has been identified by police as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025 -
Exeter is currently listed on Dundon Capital’s website as part of its portfolio, and a 2022 news release from Exeter identified Dundon as chairman of the board.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
3 Oct. 2025
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There was also a wastebasket, tom-tom, and the seats of four chairs all made out of human skin.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Want to guess how the next three hitters made out?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the intensity of practices has picked up as of late, Hildeby has also stood his ground.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fillet picked up the estate in 1972 for a mere $138,000.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Picked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked%20out. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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