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

The Czech Republic are a pragmatic team but they are resilient too, and I can see them picking up a point.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The “space craze” was what lured Space Investor back to stock picking after a decade on the sidelines.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Congrats to everyone in Cupertino on picking the lowest-hanging fruit in my life.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’ll put everything in the refrigerator and eat it later,” Jonah said, picking up his plate.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix