1
as in bets
a person or thing that is chosen
that team is my pick to win the Super Bowl
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the pick of the contestants will go on to the next competition
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as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
you have first pick of your office mates for the softball team
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as in blows
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
in the days when corporal punishment was permissible, it was not uncommon for an inattentive student to get a sharp pick in the head with a blackboard pointer
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as in harvests
to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use
pick peas and beans from the garden for dinner
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as in selects
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I pick you as my partner
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as in provokes
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
he seems to be trying to pick a fight
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as in stabs
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
continued to pick the block of ice until she was able to extract the shrimp
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Recent Examples of picks
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Amazon’s selection of cardigans includes a range of shapes and silhouettes, like open-front and maxi-length layers, and our top picks are all under $35.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
These aren’t just random picks from my closet.
—Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
However, four of Lagway’s five picks against the Tigers were thrown into double- or triple-coverage.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Armed with an array of future draft picks, countless reports stated that Roseman could be aggressive in the trade market.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Before the game, former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy had differing opinions about the recent blockbuster trade that landed Dallas two first-round picks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark in exchange for Parsons.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Dolphins could include money in any deal, of course, but that likely would increase the trade cost from the Chiefs, who don’t like to give up draft picks.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
But just as McCarthy’s picks were considered conservative firebrands, Moskowitz and Crockett are vocal Democratic members whose use of social media and outspoken rhetoric has earned them a high place in the party’s standings.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Murphy won't come cheap, but a package headlined by Kuminga and picks would definitely be a good starting point for New Orleans.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For her fall tablescape, Garten often picks one color to showcase throughout.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Snag top picks from the sale below before items sell out.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Jefferies upgrades Nike to the franchise picks list Jefferies said Nike is a new top idea at the firm.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Big discounts are here today at Amazon and these picks make upgrading your setup easier than ever.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Browse more of our top picks below!
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Players like him and recent lottery picks, Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue, could form a youthful trio that creates a bright future for a franchise often stuck in mediocrity.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Target has every jacket on my wish list, including denim picks, trendy faux suede options, and classic trench coats that’ll keep me comfortable well into fall and winter.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Amazon’s selection of cardigans includes a range of shapes and silhouettes, like open-front and maxi-length layers, and our top picks are all under $35.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
These aren’t just random picks from my closet.
—Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
However, four of Lagway’s five picks against the Tigers were thrown into double- or triple-coverage.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Armed with an array of future draft picks, countless reports stated that Roseman could be aggressive in the trade market.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Before the game, former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy had differing opinions about the recent blockbuster trade that landed Dallas two first-round picks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark in exchange for Parsons.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Dolphins could include money in any deal, of course, but that likely would increase the trade cost from the Chiefs, who don’t like to give up draft picks.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
But just as McCarthy’s picks were considered conservative firebrands, Moskowitz and Crockett are vocal Democratic members whose use of social media and outspoken rhetoric has earned them a high place in the party’s standings.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop some of my favorite under-$10 picks.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Murphy won't come cheap, but a package headlined by Kuminga and picks would definitely be a good starting point for New Orleans.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For her fall tablescape, Garten often picks one color to showcase throughout.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Snag top picks from the sale below before items sell out.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Jefferies upgrades Nike to the franchise picks list Jefferies said Nike is a new top idea at the firm.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Big discounts are here today at Amazon and these picks make upgrading your setup easier than ever.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Browse more of our top picks below!
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Players like him and recent lottery picks, Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue, could form a youthful trio that creates a bright future for a franchise often stuck in mediocrity.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picks
Noun
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In 1998, hedge fund Long-Term Capital Management was bailed out after its highly leveraged bets on bond arbitrage went belly up after the Russian debt default.—
Alex Pron,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hoping for the best The wealthiest households accounting for an even greater share of US spending growth is causing upward pressure on inflation and spurring speculative bets that could foment asset bubbles.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kyle Schwarber is in the midst of what may be the most explosive offensive season of his MLB career, already setting personal bests with 53 home runs and 128 RBI.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Overall, Moniak has posted personal bests in games (127), runs (57), hits (109), triples (eight), homers (22) and RBIs (65) in 2025.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
18 Sep. 2025
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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, the Fed's cut opens up options for the People's Bank of China, Xu said, expecting China to press ahead with monetary easing in the medium term, given its domestic economic challenges.—
Lim Hui Jie,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The blows come from front, back, and the demonstrator doesn’t seem to hold back even.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Frazier, though, was relentless, seeking a way inside Ali’s reach, driving blows into Ali’s ribs but moving too fast to get caught by the night-ender Ali had planned.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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In Washington, Yonder Cider harvests apples from the orchards of Wenatchee Valley within the state’s Apple Country.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Across the Andes in Mendoza, Argentina, winemaker Rodrigo Romero harvests 70-year-old vines for Pascual Toso Alta Cabernet Sauvignon, which is noted for its depth, complexity, and concentration.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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If the winner selects the annuity option, the claimant will receive one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sifford will hold the position for two years unless the commission selects a replacement before then.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Every action provokes a reaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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After a sleepy start to the second half at Old Trafford, the arrival of Benjamin Sesko, and the relocation of Cunha into a deeper position, provokes a fresh wave of interest.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After a dramatic confrontation among all parties, Jonah stabs Henry in the chest and shoots him point-blank in the head.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The video shows Zarutska sit in a seat in front of Brown, who fixates on her and after several minutes pulls out a knife and stabs her several times in the neck, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Picks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picks. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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