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 Canning picked off Carrigg after the San Diego State alum was plunked by a pitch to lead off the sixth. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026 Their aggression on the bases wasn’t perfect — Koss and Drew Gilbert were both picked off — but the Giants have clearly made the steal more of a priority. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 An unusual shape, a handmade glaze or a slightly odd subject can make thrift store home decor feel far more meaningful than anything picked off a shelf. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 With Schwarber at the plate, catcher Francisco Alvarez tried to pick off Turner at first, but his throw missed Eric Wagaman’s glove. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pick off

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Religious speakers allege their First Amendment rights were violated when law enforcement intercepted their public expression of beliefs.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Earlier Friday, Gronowski was intercepted twice in practice, one which could’ve gone for a touchdown the other way for linebacker Jackson Woodard and another by safety Major Burns, which was deflected by cornerback Ethan Bonner.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of intercept

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Vandersloot also had 10 assists and Cardoso grabbed 13 rebounds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
When the Almaden Barnes & Noble closed last year after 26 years there was an emotional reaction from the community about a place to browse for books, magazines, puzzles and even grab a cup of coffee.

— Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of grab

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Instead, some Denver residents say scooters continue to block sidewalks, entrances and walkways.

— Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
The Besselian Elements team has added terrain shadows at totality time, but also a way of recognizing that the clouds blocking an eclipse may not actually be above the observer.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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