pick on

verb

picked on; picking on; picks on

transitive verb

: to single out for criticism, teasing, or bullying

picked on smaller boys

also : to single out for a particular purpose or for special attention

Examples of pick on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Retaining Newsome further locks up a young defensive core headlined by linebackers Abdul Carter and Arvell Reese, whom the Giants used top-five picks on in 2025 and 2026, respectively. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Sneed has had a rougher go, as he’s routinely been picked on in the passing game, but the Chiefs will be short on options Sunday. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026

The Colts initiated a blockbuster to kick off the trade deadline period, sending Nelson, an All-Pro guard, to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick on Tuesday. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

The Panthers spent a first-round draft pick on tackle Monroe Freeling this year, who started in Moton’s absence the first few games of 2026. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for pick on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon