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as in bets
a person or thing that is chosen
that team is my pick to win the Super Bowl
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the pick of the contestants will go on to the next competition
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as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
you have first pick of your office mates for the softball team
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as in blows
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
in the days when corporal punishment was permissible, it was not uncommon for an inattentive student to get a sharp pick in the head with a blackboard pointer
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as in harvests
to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use
pick peas and beans from the garden for dinner
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as in selects
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I pick you as my partner
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as in provokes
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
he seems to be trying to pick a fight
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as in stabs
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
continued to pick the block of ice until she was able to extract the shrimp
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Recent Examples of picks
Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
There are even picks for pets, plus Wicked, Frozen, Harry Potter, and The Nightmare Before Christmas calendars that bring a touch of holiday magic to December.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
This list includes some solid gold picks that are minimal enough for daily wear, bold huggies, and a kitschy style that is perfect for the holiday season.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
What’s more, our top picks are designed to do everything from collect loose pet hair to tackle stains and spills with mopping technology.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Until the draft next June, the Heat only can trade first-round picks in 2030 and 2032, or in 2031.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Two of those guys would likely have to go back in a prospective deal, because the Magic already gave the Grizzlies all of their future picks for Bane this past summer.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Click here to see the panel's picks for all 12 of Sunday's games.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Shop picks from Kelly Clarkson, Martha Stewart, Joanna Gaines’ home lines, and more while prices start just $15.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Now the state picks a protein, base, one side, and one sauce for you.
—Charlie Dektar, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
Set up a new account with the Boom Fantasy promo code NEWSWEEK to start making daily fantasy picks for tonight's Eagles-Packers Monday Night Football game.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The flexible patch attaches to the outside of any drinking cup and begins its quiet work the moment someone picks it up.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Regardless of whether Guardiola picks Cherki or a winger, City have most of their starting positions locked in.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The Seahawks, who sent two mid-round draft picks to the Saints, may see Shaheed as similar to Percy Harvin.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Goldman Sachs has updated its top global stock picks for November, with five stocks being rated with an over 70% upside.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
In turn, the Dallas Cowboys picked up two first round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
There are even picks for pets, plus Wicked, Frozen, Harry Potter, and The Nightmare Before Christmas calendars that bring a touch of holiday magic to December.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
This list includes some solid gold picks that are minimal enough for daily wear, bold huggies, and a kitschy style that is perfect for the holiday season.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
What’s more, our top picks are designed to do everything from collect loose pet hair to tackle stains and spills with mopping technology.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Until the draft next June, the Heat only can trade first-round picks in 2030 and 2032, or in 2031.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Two of those guys would likely have to go back in a prospective deal, because the Magic already gave the Grizzlies all of their future picks for Bane this past summer.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Click here to see the panel's picks for all 12 of Sunday's games.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
That was true when there were committee picks figuring into the mix, and true since those were done away with.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Shop picks from Kelly Clarkson, Martha Stewart, Joanna Gaines’ home lines, and more while prices start just $15.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Now the state picks a protein, base, one side, and one sauce for you.
—Charlie Dektar, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
Set up a new account with the Boom Fantasy promo code NEWSWEEK to start making daily fantasy picks for tonight's Eagles-Packers Monday Night Football game.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The flexible patch attaches to the outside of any drinking cup and begins its quiet work the moment someone picks it up.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Regardless of whether Guardiola picks Cherki or a winger, City have most of their starting positions locked in.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The Seahawks, who sent two mid-round draft picks to the Saints, may see Shaheed as similar to Percy Harvin.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Goldman Sachs has updated its top global stock picks for November, with five stocks being rated with an over 70% upside.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picks
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Outside of a few ironic comments, there was effectively no talk about bets or spreads or parlays throughout the entire eleven innings.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jupiter always takes big swings and makes huge bets to win large.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
7 Nov. 2025
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Not to mention, some of the leagues' bests have graced his work, including Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The kicking game was so bad that Freeman sounded like Brian Kelly at his sarcastic best when asked about Noah Burnette, Erik Schmidt and Marcello Diomede combining to miss two extra points and one field goal.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The interior designer’s Wayfair rug collection with Loloi includes so many options in neutral shades and subtle patterns that complement a variety of home styles, including modern, farmhouse, and traditional aesthetics.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite these real dangers, our law enforcement shows incredible restraint in exhausting all options before force is escalated.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The groundbreaking research penetrated the last moments of the young nobleman, who suffered a terrible 26 blows.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite major strides in the right direction, the push for a greener future has been dealt several devastating blows from a fraught supply chain, economic headwinds and political setbacks.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fourth-generation farmer Charles Stoecker harvests kale on land his family rents from Leslie Alfred White.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
1 Nov. 2025
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The novel solution is a compact, top-like device that harvests kinetic energy from waves and vessel movements.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Shrine Bowl selects roughly 100 of the top college football players from across the nation and almost all of them are either drafted, signed after the draft or attend a rookie mini camp.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The program selects project ideas that showcase the cinematic medium as a tool for social change.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mercury in Sagittarius provokes your mind to venture into uncharted territory.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Blue Film provokes and captivates in equal measure, with the naked honesty of a black box off-off-Broadway play.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Keeping gladiolus and other bulbs in bulb cages or a DIY cage made of chicken wire can add extra rodent protection and make sure nothing nibbles on your plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Picks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picks. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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