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Pickings

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

Definition

The word 'pickings' refers to things that are obtained or acquired, often with effort or from a selection.

Synonyms & similar words

pick beak findfault blame cull plunk peck nibble piece pluck foot picking taking clean breakup gains acquisitions harvest booty spoils loot plunder profits treasure prizes benefits rewards take catch haul yield findings gainings earnings returns

Example sentences

  1. I collected some shiny stones from the beach. It was my pickings.
  2. She carefully sorted through the pile of clothes and chose her pickings.
  3. The farmer proudly displayed his bountiful pickings from the fields.
  4. After the party, the children shared their candy pickings.
  5. He dug through the trash can in search of any valuable pickings.

Quotes

  • Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
  • The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. - Vidal Sassoon
  • Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. - Henry David Thoreau

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