as in to make out
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Salyer was a sixth-round pick out of Georgia for the Chargers in 2022 and has started 40 games for them over the past four seasons — 19 at left tackle and 21 at right guard.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Getting to know Rasheed Walker Walker, a 2022 seventh-round pick out of Penn State, has played in 51 games over the past three seasons.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Originally a 16th-round pick out of the University of Washington in 2021, Ward has set himself apart throughout his minor league career for his ability to get on base and cause havoc.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Older brother Clark Phillips, a fourth-round pick out of Utah, has played the past three years for the Atlanta Falcons.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Getting to know Rasheed Walker Walker, a 2022 seventh-round pick out of Penn State, has played in 51 games over the past three seasons.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Originally a 16th-round pick out of the University of Washington in 2021, Ward has set himself apart throughout his minor league career for his ability to get on base and cause havoc.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Older brother Clark Phillips, a fourth-round pick out of Utah, has played the past three years for the Atlanta Falcons.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick out
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Well, Gomez ended up making out with him that very night, his Armani jacket draped casually over her shoulders.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The check is supposed to be made out to the Secretary of the State Election Board, but not to him personally, Ziriax said.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
19 Mar. 2026
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The two agents, identified as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 in the lawsuit, are part of a broader group of employees who claim they were fired over the past year over their role in the election investigation known as Arctic Frost.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Cellphone video appears to show a man, identified as suspect Roberto Sosa, receiving several blows to the head from police officers in the middle of Hallandale Beach Boulevard before being taken to the ground.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the final three minutes of regulation Wednesday against Pittsburgh, Ehlers flashed that ability, dangling his way through the Penguins to enter the offensive zone and pick up an assist on K’Andre Miller’s tying goal.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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MacKinnon picked up his team-high 69th assist on the play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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However, as in the case of watching a partial solar eclipse, there are inherent dangers in attempting to sight a comet so close to the sun.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pollard's film is especially poignant in showing how short-sighted the country remains, even if the methods of dismantling progress have shifted from political entities to more public-facing groups.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Consider what success actually looks like in your daily life, and notice which efforts deserve your attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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In an interview with Politico, Sarandos argued that YouTube is no longer simply a social media platform but a direct competitor for television viewing.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tips for viewing the northern lights The top tip for getting the best view of the northern lights is finding a dark spot away from light pollution.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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But conservatives perceive the lack of action as Thune’s unwillingness, despite supporting the bill, to whip votes for a priority the base cares about.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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But the idea that trauma can alter the way people perceive the world and interpret their experience is ubiquitous now.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20out. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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