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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
Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Besides the aforementioned picks, Hartmann has answered the requests of its most discerning customers by rolling out — quite literally — the bestselling Reserve Carry-On, now complementing the new Reserve Carryall Tote and Reserve Waist Bag.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Here are my favorite picks from the brand on Amazon.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Keep scrolling for our favorite picks while prices start at just $17.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Those were taken out of the story because of the vast colorways and prints available in the other picks in this list, but AD editors and I still stand behind the quality.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
Subscribe here to our newsletter, In Review by David Ehrlich, in which our Chief Film Critic and Head Reviews Editor rounds up the best reviews, streaming picks, and offers some new musings, all only available to subscribers.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
The Red Wings did draft two young centers with top-10 picks in 2022 and 2023 in Marco Kasper and Nate Danielson.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
Because there is no rush, with no games to be played for four months and no draft picks to be made for more than a week.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Amazon’s selection of crossbody bags includes several eye-catching finds, including designer picks from Michael Kors and Calvin Klein, all for under $100.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Subscribe here to our newsletter In Review by David Ehrlich, in which our Chief Film Critic and Head Reviews Editor rounds up the best new reviews and streaming picks along with some exclusive musings — all only available to subscribers.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Our favorite outlet picks are up to 50% off right now, with prices starting at just $4.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
What makes those three blueliners compelling enough picks to take ahead of McKenna and Stenberg?
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Below, shop my top summer travel picks from Quince, starting at $32.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Be the one that drives them there and picks them up.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 June 2026
Noun
Keep scrolling to shop more of our favorite picks, including an expandable tote that holds up to two weeks’ worth of essentials.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Besides the aforementioned picks, Hartmann has answered the requests of its most discerning customers by rolling out — quite literally — the bestselling Reserve Carry-On, now complementing the new Reserve Carryall Tote and Reserve Waist Bag.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Here are my favorite picks from the brand on Amazon.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Keep scrolling for our favorite picks while prices start at just $17.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Those were taken out of the story because of the vast colorways and prints available in the other picks in this list, but AD editors and I still stand behind the quality.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
Subscribe here to our newsletter, In Review by David Ehrlich, in which our Chief Film Critic and Head Reviews Editor rounds up the best reviews, streaming picks, and offers some new musings, all only available to subscribers.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
The Red Wings did draft two young centers with top-10 picks in 2022 and 2023 in Marco Kasper and Nate Danielson.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Rose gave up five first-round draft picks to acquire the versatile wing from the Brooklyn Nets.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
Because there is no rush, with no games to be played for four months and no draft picks to be made for more than a week.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Amazon’s selection of crossbody bags includes several eye-catching finds, including designer picks from Michael Kors and Calvin Klein, all for under $100.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Subscribe here to our newsletter In Review by David Ehrlich, in which our Chief Film Critic and Head Reviews Editor rounds up the best new reviews and streaming picks along with some exclusive musings — all only available to subscribers.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Our favorite outlet picks are up to 50% off right now, with prices starting at just $4.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
What makes those three blueliners compelling enough picks to take ahead of McKenna and Stenberg?
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Below, shop my top summer travel picks from Quince, starting at $32.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Be the one that drives them there and picks them up.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picks
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These aren't speculative bets — they're calculated investments in what companies see as the next fundamental computing platform.—
Daniel Newman,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Last year, Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano received a lifetime ban after placing nearly 400 bets on baseball, a clear violation of league rules.—
Annie Heilbrunn,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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Judge holds career bests of 10.60 in the 100 and 21.85 in the 200.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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The Yankees catcher achieved a pair of personal bests with his two-run home run in the sixth inning of Tuesday night’s 10-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in the Bronx.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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From the beach’s crystal clear waters to its lush mountains, the Dominican Republic features a range of options that go beyond the sun and sand.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Review your long-term care insurance options now to learn more.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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American and Iranian forces continued trading blows.—
Ali Vaez,
Time,
15 June 2026
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The biggest blows came from Garcia and Starling Marte.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Omar Lababidi is the founder of Goldswarm, a company that harvests specialized honey in Nigeria.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
2 Dec. 2025
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In addition, Wynn harvests its own herd of American Wagyu from Grazing Star Farms and breaks down primals in its in-house butcher shop.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Nov. 2025
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In this scenario, Mougey keeps his powder dry and selects the best player available.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2025
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The game begins once #1 selects a gift from the pile (after much thought and deliberation, of course), opens it, and shows it to everyone.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
2 Dec. 2025
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Stripped of orchestral arrangement, the emotion in Ross’s voice provokes that unutterable connection that makes singer and listener one in a desire to act in the present for the present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Dec. 2025
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Cortese believes Waymo is gambling on becoming ubiquitous before a tragedy provokes public outrage and heavy pushback against robotaxis.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
12 Nov. 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 18 Jun. 2026.
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