picks over

verb

Definition of picks overnext
present tense third-person singular of pick over
as in checks (out)

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  1. examines
  2. explores
  3. investigates
  4. researches
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  • The unnamed bank executive told CNN that his firm has a war room that examines online threats – some of which are death threats that name executives and family members.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Through Pansy, Leigh examines our quality of life — the daily activities affected by complications that are social as well as personal.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of examines
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  • The series explores each home’s unique history, as well as the intriguing backstories of the buyers and sellers, per HGTV.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Backed by a full live band, the performance introduced audiences to the country-style track that explores the complexities of love and self-reflection.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of explores
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  • The latest episode of Newsweek's Horizons podcast investigates the most promising ways to reduce the flood of plastic waste clogging waterways, threatening human health and harming ocean ecosystems.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The film centers on an ex-special ops operative who investigates a cybercrime syndicate after a young woman falls victim to a scam.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of investigates
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  • Therabody researches the effects of this type of therapy in their own labs and with third-party research partners and found that using a Theragun massager for two minutes provides the same results as a 15-minute manual massage.
    Cai Cramer, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The World Health Organization’s arm that researches cancer had already concluded in 2006 that the chemical is a carcinogen.
    Sharon Lerner and Al Shaw, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of researches
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