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Recent Examples of pickers
Ten members ended 2025 with stock market returns far exceeding the S&P, the Dow, the Nasdaq or what legendary stock pickers like Warren Buffet achieve.
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Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The earnings season that kicks off next week looms large for stock pickers, and could cement the recent broadening out of the bull market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Products like tractors, sprayers, irrigation equipment, mechanical pickers and fertilizer will also be exempt from the tax with the new cards.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
There is an enchanting atmosphere given by the feeling of the end of summer and the hard work of the grape pickers.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Successful stock pickers must summon the courage to invest large amounts of money in a few stocks.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
And that rule surely applies to amateur stock pickers.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
Palestinian olive pickers have been attacked at least 259 times since the harvest season began last month, according to figures gathered by the Palestinian Authority’s Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC).
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Warren Buffett, one of the world’s great stock pickers, has even said index funds are the best choice for average Americans.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 7 Nov. 2025
Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The earnings season that kicks off next week looms large for stock pickers, and could cement the recent broadening out of the bull market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Products like tractors, sprayers, irrigation equipment, mechanical pickers and fertilizer will also be exempt from the tax with the new cards.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
There is an enchanting atmosphere given by the feeling of the end of summer and the hard work of the grape pickers.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Successful stock pickers must summon the courage to invest large amounts of money in a few stocks.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
And that rule surely applies to amateur stock pickers.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
Palestinian olive pickers have been attacked at least 259 times since the harvest season began last month, according to figures gathered by the Palestinian Authority’s Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC).
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Warren Buffett, one of the world’s great stock pickers, has even said index funds are the best choice for average Americans.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickers
Noun
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Created by producer Damien Douglas and hosted by actress Jhone Lucas, the series blends commentary, viral moments, meme culture and interactions with young voters.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of municipalities across the Chicago area have referenda and propositions on the ballot in the 2026 Illinois primary, giving voters the opportunity to weigh in on local priorities.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This has been confirmed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, numerous selectors who were in the room, and my vote for coach Belichick.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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There's also one representative from the Pro Football Writers of America and 17 at-large selectors, including active journalists.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As the commentators in a recent American updating of the traditional Passover Haggadah point out, people who identify as Jews have a much easier time these days thinking of themselves as choosers than as chosen.—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Pickers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickers. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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