as in to make out
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Recent Examples of pick out
One of her favorite activities is visiting the library and picking out books to read.
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Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
The human eye is capable of picking out objects with a brightness of +6.5 or greater from a dark sky location.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 July 2025
The graduating senior was also prom queen who helped with planning activities that included the song playlist and picking out decorations.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
Before his media career, Acho was a sixth-round pick out of Texas in 2012.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
The human eye is capable of picking out objects with a brightness of +6.5 or greater from a dark sky location.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 July 2025
The graduating senior was also prom queen who helped with planning activities that included the song playlist and picking out decorations.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
Before his media career, Acho was a sixth-round pick out of Texas in 2012.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick out
Verb
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On Tuesday at the Today show, Anderson and Neeson pretended to get caught making out on live TV as part of a bit.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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Sugar was also used to prepare subtleties—edible sculptures made out of marzipan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Milwaukee police officers obtained video footage from local businesses, enabling them to identify the vehicle as a 2025 Ford Explorer.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The law requires that food labels identify the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The picture begins with Nate hurriedly picking up Polly from school one day.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Blue Ant, a private company controlled by former Alliance Atlantis Communications head McMillan, earlier unveiled a reverse-takeover of Insight Productions, Jam Filled Entertainment and Proper Television picked up from Boat Rocker Media.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If there is a Peace Runners sighting, the group asks spectators to throw up a peace sign.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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The United States plans to bring back a somewhat shocking, but very effective, campaign to fight a flesh-eating parasitic fly that's been sighted in Mexico.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Some people notice soft, fine hair regrowing on the affected areas initially, which thickens and darkens over time.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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Trends researchers noticed included the popularity of banh mi and an interest in vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Where will the northern lights be visible? Skywatchers who live in the northernmost areas of the country have the best chances at viewing the colorful display from Earth tonight.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The full moon in Aquarius on August 9 invites a level of emotional separation that's welcomed and necessary in order to view our lives from a birds-eye view.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Young people are less likely to approach others in person romantically, according to Chan, primarily due to fear of rejection or being perceived as intrusive.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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The application of this remark will be perceived by adverting to the act of congress for establishing the department of foreign affairs.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
29 July 2025
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20out. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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