1
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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4
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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2
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
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 May 2025
Two years ago, Senate Republicans derailed the nomination of one of Hobbs’ previous picks to lead the health department.
—Mary Hudetz, ProPublica, 2 May 2025
Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 8 May 2025
Players can also have the game randomly pick six numbers for them.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Noun
And while there are a handful of excellent K-beauty SPFs to take your pick of, Beauty of Joseon's continues to rise in popularity—for not only its 50+ SPF protection but also its incredible blend of probiotics, niacinamide, and rice extract that improve the look of skin over time.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 May 2025
Two years ago, Senate Republicans derailed the nomination of one of Hobbs’ previous picks to lead the health department.
—Mary Hudetz, ProPublica, 2 May 2025
Verb
The five-time gold medalist Bird, 44, will be the first person to hold the position in the team’s nearly half-century history, picking American coaches and players for major international contests.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 8 May 2025
Players can also have the game randomly pick six numbers for them.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick
Noun
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The song was a fitting choice not only for the sky, but for a three-day celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Baum-Walker Stadium.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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Abstaining from alcohol while in the air is a simple and responsible choice.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The Kings tied franchise bests for wins (48) and points (105) this season and won a team-record 31 times at home during the regular season, finishing ahead of the Oilers in the Pacific Division standings for the first time in seven years.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Both placements are new personal bests for the rapper.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Purple paint is also a preferred option over signs because property owners often struggle with keeping signs up due to wind, rain or even vandals, according to Carolina Forestry & Realty.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Taxis are readily available at the port and offer a quick and convenient option.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump has failed to make Ed Martin the permanent U.S. prosecutor for the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., in what is a blow to his administration's goals.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The endorsement is also a blow to former Ohio State University football coach and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, who was considering entering the gubernatorial race, as well as Attorney General Dave Yost, who is running to succeed DeWine.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2025
Verb
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When storms arrived at the end of August, the choice of when to harvest turned critical.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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If high levels of toxins are detected in a sample, the area from which it was harvested is closed until conditions become safe.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The fact that the high court chose this case to discuss universal injunctions could mean a majority want to reaffirm their use, said Ilya Somin, a law professor at George Mason University.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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After picking, vinification was gentle and at low temperatures for many producers, who also chose to steer clear of using excessive new oak for aging.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The situation escalated when GUNTHER mentioned Goldberg's family, provoking the Hall of Famer to jump the security barricade.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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In years past, the school district’s funding request has provoked heated conversations about how much the county should fund.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
Verb
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This likely relates to the fish’s sharp, nibbling teeth.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The caterpillars even tailor the body parts, nibbling away at excess material to ensure a proper fit.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Pick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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