PICKINGS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

pickings

plural noun

Definition of pickings

as in remainder

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Recent Examples of pickings But those many decades living without predators ruined their flight response, and the horses became easy pickings for mountain lions and other predators. — Ryan Fonsecastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2022 Talent is being signed up at such speed and scale that slim pickings remain for indie producers to put their best packages forward, let along bring equity partners along for the ride. — Angus Finney, Variety, 1 Nov. 2022 The Japanese restaurant is a welcome addition to the area, as Bellaire and Meyerland have long had slim pickings in the dining department. — Megha McSwain, Chron, 2 Sep. 2022 The pickings are slimmer here, with nine Wolverines making the NFL in the kicking game — three punters and six kickers, though Jake Moody and Brad Robbins should increase both totals in 2023. — Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for pickings

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odds and ends

Plural Noun

Throw your odds and ends in the spacious Gassda Canvas Tote and spice up the look with edgy cat-eye sunglasses, on sale for just $15.

— Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
For additional guidance on creative ways to use your leftover odds and ends, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026