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

Green Bay used a second round draft pick on cornerback Brandon Cisse. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Hôtel Lou Pinet is the quiet hideaway pick on this list—a boutique property just five minutes by car from the heart of Saint-Tropez. — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

The Lakers, after agreeing to trade center Deandre Ayton to Washington for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks on Friday, could look for a backup center and wing defender to round out their roster, which stands at 13. — Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Continue scrolling to see our other top picks on sale for the Fourth of July. — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Rhymes for pick on

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