Gathering
Gathering noun - A body of people come together in one place.
Picking and gathering are semantically related in collection topic. In some cases you can use "Picking" instead a noun "Gathering".
Picking
Picking noun - The act or process of selecting.
Gathering and picking are semantically related in collection topic. Sometimes you can use "Gathering" instead a noun "Picking".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Curb-Stomp Battle: In "The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist", the local bully makes the mistake of picking a fight with Holmes while he is gathering information at the pub.
Source: Literature / Sherlock Holmes
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