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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picking out
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The two had an on-and-off relationship and were making out at the end of season nine.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
15 June 2026 -
The finale concluded on an uncomfortable cliffhanger between Benny and Carmen, as the former walked in on the latter making out with his crush Miles (Rish Shah), leading to an unexpected confrontation in which Benny is accidentally outed to his sister.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who stabbed another man during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The leaders of three of the world’s most influential film festivals told Shanghai on Sunday that the role of the festival circuit in discovering and developing new voices has never been more critical – and that personal connection, not data, remains the truest compass for identifying talent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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These crafts are perfect for putting down your phone and picking up a creative outlet.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Be sure to give your eyes time to adjust and use your phone's camera to scan the sky, as your phone's camera is better at picking up faint auroras than the naked eye.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
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“Picking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picking%20out. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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