as in to make out
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Recent Examples of pick out
The Packers selected the former first-round pick with the No. 18 overall pick out of Louisville.
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Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Tending the Garden Summer in the South means that certain veggies are thriving in grandma’s garden, and when kids are in need of entertainment, the garden makes a great spot, whether that means picking out veggies that are ready to eat or snatching out weeds, which is easy enough for anyone.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Looney was selected with the No. 30 pick out of UCLA in the 2015 NBA Draft, and went on to win three titles with Golden State.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Miller and her team had picked out a look from Daley’s spring 2022 collection that touched on designers with Caribbean lineage.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
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Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Tending the Garden Summer in the South means that certain veggies are thriving in grandma’s garden, and when kids are in need of entertainment, the garden makes a great spot, whether that means picking out veggies that are ready to eat or snatching out weeds, which is easy enough for anyone.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Looney was selected with the No. 30 pick out of UCLA in the 2015 NBA Draft, and went on to win three titles with Golden State.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Miller and her team had picked out a look from Daley’s spring 2022 collection that touched on designers with Caribbean lineage.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick out
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It’s made out of a soft, silky material and has a relaxed fit that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Although much of his tomb was destroyed, the research team could make out depictions of a banquet, offerings, and funeral furniture carriers.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
27 May 2025
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The release didn't name the woman or identify any suspects in the shooting.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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This evaluation was prompted by issues identified in previous unannounced inspections of BOP facilities, as well as the deaths of two BOP inmates, Robert Hanssen and Frederick Bardell, from colorectal cancer.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Five-time major winner Rory McIlroy picked up his Bear’s Club home from fellow major champion Ernie Els in 2017.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
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When the show was renewed in October 2024, it was officially picked up for 20 additional episodes, per Deadline.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The Indian army said in a statement late on Friday that drones were sighted in 26 locations across a wide area of India's west and northwest from Kashmir and states bordering Pakistan to the edge of the Arabian Sea.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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This is the second Malayan tiger sighting in the area, according to an article from the Bangkok Post.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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Other journalists noticed a drop-off in performance for the convertibles, and probably more so than the mild weight gains of just about 100 lbs (45 kg) might suggest.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Karen Walsh began to notice a change in her husband back in 2017.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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But when viewed through a corporate lens, their relevance to a business leadership audience becomes clear.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Streaming viewing minutes came to 63.4 billion in the latest year, compared with 55.9 billion in 2023.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Andersson not only takes issue with, what some perceive as, an overbearing approach by the Commission, but also addresses concerns relating to the process used.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Candidates shouldn't feel anxious about being perceived a certain way, as this can lead to too many questions or coming across as aggressive, Fischer says.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20out. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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