picking

[pik-ing] / ˈpɪk ɪŋ /

NOUN

choosing

Synonyms

STRONG

culling deciding electing separating

WEAK

choice election exercising judgment making a choice making up one's mind option selection

NOUN

selecting

Synonyms

STRONG

appointing culling denominating determining electing indicating isolating separating

WEAK

appointment choice denomination determination election isolation selection separation

NOUN

selection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choice collection draft election excerpt option pick

STRONG

alternative druthers lineup

WEAK

choosing culling

Antonyms

WEAK

refusal rejection

Example Sentences

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Problems emerge the moment the use of AI moves from using information to customize the use of index funds and into market prediction and stock picking.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Zephirin also thinks Blue Bottle and Everlane were ripe for the picking.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

One highlight years ago was a viral YouTube clip of Gates and his billionaire pal Warren Buffett picking up a shift at Dairy Queen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“Setting bail is just picking a number,” Funk said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

For a second, I hate every one of them because their moms are picking them up and mine is not.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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