Synonyms for

Cull

Verb / kʌl / Another word for cull — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To choose or select from a group, often for a specific purpose or to eliminate the rest.

Synonyms & similar words

pick pluck reject select pick choose elect draft screen eliminate remove discard sort separate divide classify arrange organize systematize order

Example sentences

  1. The chef will cull the vegetables for the salad.
  2. The teacher will cull the best essays for the school newspaper.
  3. The recruiter will cull the resumes to find the best candidates.
  4. The hunter will cull the deer population to maintain balance in the ecosystem.
  5. The librarian will cull the outdated books from the collection.

Quotes

  • We must cull the good from the bad, and the bad from the worst.
  • The ability to cull the unnecessary and focus on what matters is key to success.
  • The wise farmer knows when to cull the herd to maintain healthy stock.

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