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pick

[pik] / pɪk /
NOUN
a chosen option, usually the choicest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
choice prize selection
STRONG
aces bag best choosing cream decision druthers elect elite flower preference pride prime select top tops
WEAK
crème de la crème cup of tea
Antonyms
STRONG
worst
WEAK
rejection
VERB
choose, select
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 and choose 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
VERB
gather, harvest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
choose cut draw pluck pull
STRONG
accumulate collect cull
Antonyms
STRONGEST
push repel repulse
STRONG
disperse
WEAK
grow plant refuse reject
VERB
break into something closed, locked
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hit open
STRONG
crack dent force indent jimmy pry strike
WEAK
break open
Antonyms
WEAK
grow plant refuse reject

Example Sentences

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CGS maintains a neutral rating on the Malaysian auto sector, pegging Sime Darby as its top pick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In 2024, they chose Verse with the 19th pick.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Investors are also keeping tabs on the confirmation hearing by senators of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to replace Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, whose term ends next month.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The Rams do not have a “void” or an immediate need for a rookie to replace a starter, McVay said, so there is no need to “press” with the No. 13 pick.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Then after dinner she sent us down to the garden to pick a big bunch of glads.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck