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

In the third quarter, safety Alex Cook picked off a pass by Spencer Rattler at the goal line and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

These crops have fewer pests, or where needed, they can be picked off or treated with natural insecticides. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

Las Vegas rookies Treydan Stukes, Hezekiah Masses and Jermod McCoy all looked more composed in coverage, and undrafted rookie Devin Lafayette picked off Brett Rypien to secure the win. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Jones also picked off a pass in Wednesday’s practice, which, despite the Patriots’ run-game issues, ended with consecutive unsuccessful two-minute drills for Philadelphia. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

The Lions drove to the Bengals 33 on the first series before Jordan Battle picked off Altmyer at the 25 after the pass went off the hands of wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. — CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Redshirt freshman Adam Schobel was picked off twice during 11-on-11, including a spectacular play by senior free safety Jacob Fields. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026

Tyler Tolbert was picked off at first while pinch running for Perez, who was walked. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

Between color and contrast, rest assured that visuals will be lifelike yet discernible (and you won’t get picked off by a bad agent hiding in the shadows). — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026