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as in choice
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 option
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 blow
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 to harvest
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 to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I pick you as my partner
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as in to provoke
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
he seems to be trying to pick a fight
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as in to stab
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 pick
Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Last month, Morgan Stanley broke down its top picks within small caps.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
After that debacle, Congress reformed election laws to keep itself out of the business of picking Presidents.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
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This faux leather cropped puffer from Levi’s is a perfect pick for style-conscious shoppers.
—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Last month, Morgan Stanley broke down its top picks within small caps.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
In fact, in right-leaning Douglas County, an equal number of voters picked her opponent Trisha Calvarese.
—Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
After that debacle, Congress reformed election laws to keep itself out of the business of picking Presidents.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick
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His choice for attorney general will be closely watched.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The 6-foot Mejia could be an excellent choice with her passing skills and height.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Despite missing that chunk of the season, Nichushkin finished with 28 goals and 53 points in 54 games — both new personal bests.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite three consecutive season bests in yards from Herbert, the team still is ranked 24th in passing.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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The company continues to explore potential strategic transactions, including acquisitions and strategic options involving its subsidiaries.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Frankly, this option should be baked into the cost, just like the webcam improvements.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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And in what many consider the final blow to her mayoral career, Thao’s home was raided by FBI agents in July.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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That will come as a bitter blow to the workers affected.The Week UK, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Double Trouble Buck The Double Trouble Buck replica isn’t from a buck that was harvested or even found dead.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Triple Trophy Award is given to anyone who harvests a deer using the three historical methods of harvest -- archery equipment, muzzle-loader and modern gun.Arkansas Game and Fish, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Workout: Ruck for a total of 20 to 30 minutes, choosing a route with hills.Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Dave Jones, a former insurance commissioner in California, said some commissioners fear that stricter enforcement could drive companies out of their states, leaving their constituents with fewer plans to choose from.Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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Thomas’ win in the NCAA swimming championships provoked particular ire.Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Rhesus monkeys are typically 19-21 inches in length, weigh around 12-17 lbs., and can become aggressive if provoked.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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As the video goes on, Chewie gets closer and sniffs the mouse, who is casually nibbling on its food.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Moo Deng's clumsy antics, including trying to nibble her handler despite not having teeth, have stolen the hearts of people all over the globe.Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Pick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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