pick over

verb

picked over; picking over; picks over

transitive verb

: to examine in order to select the best or remove the unwanted

Examples of pick over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The veteran pilot was picked over a handful of younger candidates. Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Humanitarian parcels were often passed through Lion’s basement, though they had already been picked over by others along the way. Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024 The big picture: Harris didn't announce her VP pick over the weekend, but top Democrats tell Axios signs point to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 5 Aug. 2024 Purdy went a second straight practice without a pass getting intercepted, after seven were picked over back-to-back days earlier in the week. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pick over 

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Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pick over was in 1732

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“Pick over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20over. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

pick over

verb
: to examine in order to select the best or remove the unwanted

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