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
Recent Examples on the Web
Our two goals were simple: Successfully pick out the Cincy Light.
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David Wysong, The Enquirer, 9 May 2024
The person in charge said customers unscrew the containers to pick out a few chilis, which are crushed by the customers over their foods.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
The video then pans to show the car Bailee picked out: a white GMC Sierra 1500 truck.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
At lunch that day, Joe wore a pink flannel shirt that suited him and had clearly been picked out by someone with a tasteful eye.
—Susan Dominus Kirsten Potter Anna Diamond Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 5 May 2024
There are thousands of charms, which toddlers will love picking out.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 May 2024
The owners have been closely involved in the facility’s development, down to picking out what silverware to buy from the restaurant supply store.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 May 2024
The director, known for executing his creative vision in an exacting and onerous manner, even flew down to Delhi to visit garment warehouses with the costume designer, individually picking out ornate fabrics to dress his characters.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 2 May 2024
Trending on Billboard When Hudson asked what was on tap this year, McEntire said her team of fashion experts have picked out some pieces that are unlike anything she’s ever worn before.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 May 2024
David Wysong, The Enquirer, 9 May 2024
The person in charge said customers unscrew the containers to pick out a few chilis, which are crushed by the customers over their foods.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
The video then pans to show the car Bailee picked out: a white GMC Sierra 1500 truck.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
At lunch that day, Joe wore a pink flannel shirt that suited him and had clearly been picked out by someone with a tasteful eye.
—Susan Dominus Kirsten Potter Anna Diamond Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 5 May 2024
There are thousands of charms, which toddlers will love picking out.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 May 2024
The owners have been closely involved in the facility’s development, down to picking out what silverware to buy from the restaurant supply store.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 May 2024
The director, known for executing his creative vision in an exacting and onerous manner, even flew down to Delhi to visit garment warehouses with the costume designer, individually picking out ornate fabrics to dress his characters.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 2 May 2024
Trending on Billboard When Hudson asked what was on tap this year, McEntire said her team of fashion experts have picked out some pieces that are unlike anything she’s ever worn before.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 May 2024
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20out. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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