picked out

Definition of picked outnext
past tense of pick out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked out
Verb
  • The district identified major concerns with fiscal and academic conditions at Aspire Capitol Heights Academy earlier this year as the school sought charter renewal.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • To avoid contamination, team members had their DNA genotyped so their own sequences could be identified and removed from the samples.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Caslon Cashmere Crewneck Sweater At $77, this sweater proves that adding cashmere to your winter wardrobe isn’t the intimidating investment it’s made out to be.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The district said the decision was made out of an abundance of caution.
    Chloe Rosen, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Officially, Denver picked up only 1 inch of snow at Denver International Airport.
    Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The premiere picked up 10 months after the events of Season 1, during which a mass casualty event unfolded in the final episodes.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Picked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked%20out. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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