pick on
verb
picked on; picking on; picks on
: 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
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With the 83rd overall pick on Saturday morning, Minnesota selected forward Adam Andersson, who skated for Leksands IF in the Swedish U-20 league last season.
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
27 June 2026
The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
As part of the blockbuster trade that sent two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, the Heat selected Tennessee forward Nate Ament on behalf of the Milwaukee Bucks with the 13th overall pick on Tuesday night.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Morez Johnson, who was consistently projected to be the last of the trio to be selected, heard his name called first, as the Dallas Mavericks — who hired coach Dusty May from Michigan on Monday — used the ninth overall pick on the power forward.
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Latif Love
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
When someone was picking on Ollie recently, Dreyer was proud to overhear Calvin offering big brotherly defense.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Keaton Wagler is headed to the Los Angeles Clippers as the fifth overall pick on Tuesday.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
For weeks, the Bulls have been waiting to make their pick on draft night, which will take place in Brooklyn.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The 49ers then signed Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, and used their first draft pick on De’Zhaun Stribling, further signaling an Aiyuk departure.
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Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
22 June 2026
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
27 June 2026
The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
As part of the blockbuster trade that sent two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, the Heat selected Tennessee forward Nate Ament on behalf of the Milwaukee Bucks with the 13th overall pick on Tuesday night.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Morez Johnson, who was consistently projected to be the last of the trio to be selected, heard his name called first, as the Dallas Mavericks — who hired coach Dusty May from Michigan on Monday — used the ninth overall pick on the power forward.
—
Latif Love
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
When someone was picking on Ollie recently, Dreyer was proud to overhear Calvin offering big brotherly defense.
—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Keaton Wagler is headed to the Los Angeles Clippers as the fifth overall pick on Tuesday.
—
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
For weeks, the Bulls have been waiting to make their pick on draft night, which will take place in Brooklyn.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The 49ers then signed Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, and used their first draft pick on De’Zhaun Stribling, further signaling an Aiyuk departure.
—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
22 June 2026
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“Pick on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20on. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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