picks out

verb

present tense third-person singular of pick out
as in looks (at)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picks out
  1. identifies
  2. makes out
  3. picks up
  4. eyes
  5. sights
  6. notices
  7. remarks
Verb
  • Ideally, over time, these outcomes accumulate into a repository of actioned and labeled data that reflects how an organization identifies risk, prioritizes responses and achieves successful resolutions.
    — Terrence McCrossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The plan has been in the works since 2022 and identifies more than 30 strategies to raise the recycling rate from 36% to 77% within the next 13 years.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of identifies
Verb
  • The contemporary media environment makes out-and-out suppression of a book difficult.
    — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
  • Even Fraser makes out with Rainbeau and Damo.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of makes out
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  • If walking isn’t an option, the free Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) Trolley picks up at the hotel entrance and behind the property, not far from shop- and restaurant-lined Fisherman’s Wharf and the oceanside edge of Monterey State Historic Park.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The story picks up when Cheetah Girls Galleria (Symoné) and Chanel (Bailon), alongside Galleria’s daughter Faith (Jeffries) and her three friends, travel to Africa to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Definition of picks up
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  • After picking up Bryce Young’s fifth-year option and adding key pieces across the roster, the Panthers enter 2026 with higher expectations as the team eyes a second consecutive division title.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Definition of eyes
Verb
  • How did Imagineering decide which sights to include and which ones to leave out?
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
  • Our dad got us a job holding the pole, the guy sights on through the thing, surveying.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of sights
Verb
  • Their manager notices something seems off but isn't sure what to do.
    — Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Caleb Easton wasn’t one of them, but the trio notices that Caleb’s car was in the background shot of the CCTV footage of Jane and Adrian.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of notices
Verb
  • Carr placed considerable pressure on ABC following remarks Jimmy Kimmel made on his show about Charlie Kirk.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Sarandos’ comments echo remarks Head of UCAN Scripted Series Jinny Howe made to Deadline last week.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of remarks
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“Picks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picks%20out. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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