Words similar to picking

Example sentences for: picking

How can you use “picking” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

We are picking winners and losers here."
But these days, Saylor is holding mixers for young D.C. associates and picking them off to work at MicroStrategy with high salaries and stock options.
As soldiers finally appeared in force Saturday, picking up garbage in an effort to stem the spread of disease, President Suleyman Demirel told Turks he understood their concerns over the low profile the army has taken thus far, but also cautioned citizens not to expect state forces to "work miracles."
You're better off picking your detergent by its scent (or, if you ask me, lack thereof) than you are judging it by what's on the label.
Manufacturers suddenly have much more to do than just make clothing—they are being asked to do work previously done by the retailer, such as picking and packing the order for each store from the retailer’s warehouse.