picked out

verb

past tense of pick out
as in looked (at)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked out
  1. identified
  2. made out
  3. picked up
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  • Police have not released a possible motive for the shooting or identified the two victims.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • However, the Israeli official earlier Thursday, who declined to be identified, said Israel had rejected a proposal.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
Definition of identified
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  • Here’s a look back at the 2026 All-Star Weekend, and who made out best during the league’s midseason break.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Noem’s purchases were largely made out of public view and angered communities that were caught by surprise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of made out
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  • Local police picked up Brun at Keliikuli’s house in Kalaheo, and he was held without bail.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Fatal Influence may have picked up a huge win in a six-woman tag team match against Nikki Bella, Brie Bella and Page at SummerSlam on Saturday night, but the real stunning moment came moments after the match was finished.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
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