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

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

Marcel Reed threw picks on Texas A&M's first two possessions and later lost a fumble, continuing a trend of committing too many turnovers in league games. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

An offense that features Prescott, Lamb, George Pickens, Javonte Williams and three first-round draft picks on the offensive line should not be held to 13 points against Green Bay on a mid-October night where the weather was zero issue. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for pick on

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