Thesaurus results for PICK OFF

pick off

verb

Definition of pick off

as in to intercept

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course picked off more passes than any other player in the division

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Recent Examples of pick off There is intense competition among these firms for talent, and any merger presents opportunities for rival firms to pick off hires. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 13 July 2026 Zach Neto walked to begin the inning but got picked off at first base attempting to steal second. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 The first battle is a bloodbath, with the men picked off by musket fire almost at random. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 July 2026 With runners on the corners, Cade Gibson replaced Phillips and escaped unscathed when Joe Mack picked off Nathan Church at third base and Wetherholt struck out. — Miami Herald, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pick off

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His first pass in Bank of America Stadium … was intercepted by Jaycee Horn.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Friday was on pace to be more of the same initially as Jaden Craig was intercepted in the end zone by Jacob Fields during the goal-line portion of 11-on-11.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of intercept

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Photos appear to show one such altercation, with a fan attempting to grab Preston from the sideline.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
And once the stars are out, the fire pits come to life, where kids of all ages can enjoy s’mores by grabbing a kit from the front desk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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