picked out

Definition of picked outnext
past tense of pick out
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Verb
  • Police have identified the woman, whose name was in Smith’s laptop.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Edmunds’ auto experts have identified the five best off-roading midsize trucks right now.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Others, though, made out well this past weekend, as Morgan and Canales waited until after the draft to add to their rooms.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Miquela partnered with Prada, made out with Bella Hadid for a Calvin Klein ad, and walked the red carpet at the Grammys.
    T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • If picked up to series, Godspeed would complement Prime Video’s NASCAR coverage which started with the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the 49ers picked up edge rusher Romello Height and defensive tackle Gracen Halton.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Picked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked%20out. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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