Synonyms of picked off

picked off

verb

past tense of pick off

as in intercepted

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course

picked off more passes than any other player in the division

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intercepted
• grabbed
• captured
• caught
• blocked
• snatched
• trapped
• seized
• interdicted
• corralled
• collared
• snared

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of picked off

Then Mahomes returned the favor, lofting a ball into traffic in the back of the end zone that the Chargers picked off. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

But with the Wolverines threatening to tie the game with a field goal of their own or more on a strong late drive, Penn State freshman Josiah Zayas picked off Michigan's Bryce Underwood with an impressive interception. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Ashlynd Barker picked off the pass in the end zone intended for Cooper Barkate on Miami’s opening drive of the second half. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

On the first snap of the game, Elijah Walton picked off FAU quarterback Caden Veltkamp and Samari Howard raced 30 yards for a touchdown on the next snap. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

That play still was seared into their collective memory when Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia picked off Jake Bauers at first base. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Georgia native Kyle Hamilton picked off the pass for the Ravens, which sealed their victory. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026

On Keller’s next possession, Pearce Martinson picked off an Indian pass in the end zone that started an 11-play, 80-yard drive that was capped with a 1-yard TD pass from Odom to Hill that upped the lead to 35-21. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026