pick out
verb
picked out; picking out; picks out
2
: to play the notes of by ear or one by one
picking out tunes on the piano
Examples of pick out in a Sentence
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Leary, a sixth-round pick out of Kentucky, was even worse.
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Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2024
After washing, use a fine-tooth comb to pick out excess hair and buildup.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Aug. 2024
Function and style are both at the top of my list when picking out shoes to travel with, and lately, Amazon has been my first stop to search for new sneakers or sandals that won’t hurt my wallet.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2024
In order to make the first day run smoothly, have outfits picked out the night before and backpacks packed.
—Shannon Pickett, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2024
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Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2024
After washing, use a fine-tooth comb to pick out excess hair and buildup.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Aug. 2024
Function and style are both at the top of my list when picking out shoes to travel with, and lately, Amazon has been my first stop to search for new sneakers or sandals that won’t hurt my wallet.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2024
In order to make the first day run smoothly, have outfits picked out the night before and backpacks packed.
—Shannon Pickett, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20out. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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