Definitions

pick and choose

VERB

pick

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elect name prefer take

STRONG

cull finger hand-pick mark separate slot tab tag tap winnow

WEAK

decide upon fix upon go down the line opt for optate pick out say so settle on sift out single out sort out take it or leave it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore reject

WEAK

grow plant refuse

Example Sentences

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I’d pick and choose too many complex dishes and opt for recipes I’d never made before.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“They will pick and choose what they think is important.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“They pick and choose when they respond to demand to help support power markets.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

I wouldn’t even want to pick and choose.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

pick and choose

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