Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picking out
Verb
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The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office declined to comment on the case, citing North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct that prohibit prosecutors from making out-of-court statements on pending cases.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The subsequent episode—in which Sullivan, who had a serious boyfriend at home, is seen making out with one of the men—framed the incident as a simple case of infidelity.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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However, identifying the problem was only the first step.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Children begin identifying what works best for them.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Age is also key here — the Bulls wouldn’t help themselves by picking up a big who’s already in his late 20s, aging him out of the current plan focused around 21-year-old Matas Buzelis.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers are picking up essentials early, aiming to avoid last-minute trips if roads become unsafe.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Picking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picking%20out. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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