Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picking out
Verb
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These are songs seeking soul, soul mate, maker, making out and mercy.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025 -
The two were speculated to be together when the two were making out on Perry’s yacht in August.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Officers were reportedly reviewing security camera footage in the area in hopes of identifying a suspect.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last April, the Wyn Beauty founder shared a sweet video on her Instagram with her daughter Adira, as the little one practiced identifying colors.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Running back Ryan Walters was just shy of 100 yards picking up 99 on 16 carries.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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While reflecting on her first performance, Furtado remembered buying the pink dress from a store called Original on Queen West in Toronto, and also picking up some sparkly platform shoes for the monumental moment.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Picking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picking%20out. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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