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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked out
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The insect can be identified by its flat triangular head, large eyes and clear wings.—
Seamus Bozeman
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Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026 -
As each flaw and error in the early development of vaccines became clear, researchers and practitioners responded, fixing problems as they were identified.—
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11 June 2026
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Plus, they’re made out of my favorite Spacedye fabric, which is soft enough to lounge in, too.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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They're also made out of a stretchy and breathable leggings material, which doesn't pinch or wrinkle.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Or Jacobs might have simply picked up the animal’s trail there, following the baying of his dogs.—
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10 June 2026
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Monroe County deputies picked up the two and lodged them at the Monroe County Jail.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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“Picked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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