Definitions

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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And to mark his birthday Sunday, he’s literally picking a fight — actually seven of them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In the first half, there was even the sight of Kane picking the ball up in England's own penalty area as they played out from the back, linking comfortably with his defenders.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

China was “already picking up a lot more than they needed through filling up storage,” said Shell Chief Executive Wael Sawan at The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council Summit in London on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Wednesday’s inflation data follow the May jobs report, which showed hiring picking up in a big way.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I jumped to my feet beside her, picking up my feathered bonnet as if to join her.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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