Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked out
Verb
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The driver, whom authorities have not publicly identified, was not injured and remained at the scene until police arrived, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026 -
State police said the motorcyclist, identified as 22-year-old Alexander Kaklyugin of Cheshire, was pronounced dead at the scene by personnel from the Prospect Fire Department.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Officers located credit cards in his name, documents related to the football program and checks made out to him.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
20 Mar. 2026
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The check is supposed to be made out to the Secretary of the State Election Board, but not to him personally, Ziriax said.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inside, one by one, the men picked up black markers to write their information on a white slate and waited to face the camera.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter dropped the casting coup alongside the news that Criminal Minds had been picked up for a 20th season.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Picked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked%20out. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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