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 Screenwriter Zoe Cooper supplies a total of four would-be victims for Zhan to dispatch, and the puppets quickly pick off the first three in some amusing and inventive ways. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 The Chiefs’ defense came off the field for the final time thanks to pressure that forced a wobbly throw that was picked off by Xavier Nwankpa. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 The retaliation begins outside the chapel, where Ellen uses her bow to quietly pick off the guard escorting the hostages, allowing the women to escape and seize his weapons. — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 Rookie linebacker Arvell Reese picked off Brissett for his first interception in the NFL as part of a dominant performance that included nine tackles. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pick off

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Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland, who was given a contract extension due largely to his ability to intercept passes and return them for touchdowns, dropped a sure pick-six late in the fourth quarter that would have changed the game.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
The system’s speed and maneuverability may also complicate an adversary’s efforts to detect, track, and intercept an incoming weapon.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of intercept

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The raise suggests investors aren't deterred by Beijing's unprecedented order to block Meta's short-lived $2 billion acquisition.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
In this group, only 3% died of breast cancer after six years, and about 91% had their tumors controlled with primary endocrine therapy, which blocks estrogen receptors on ER+ breast cancer to prevent its growth.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

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