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Recent Examples of picked off
But Hoover’s pass to Kevorian Barnes on the ensuing drive was picked off with less than eight minutes remaining the end the comeback attempt.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
Nikita Chibrikov picked off the pass, realizing late that it was intended for his linemate, and ultimately derailing what would have been a clear break for Nyquist.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
While opponents sacked him twice, Gabriel has yet to get picked off.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Pruitt picked off three passes, one of them in the end zone, and helped the Lions beat previously unbeaten Knoxville (TN) Grace Christian, 35-21.
—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
The team picked off Brock Purdy twice and caused Purdy to lose a fumble.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
Nikita Chibrikov picked off the pass, realizing late that it was intended for his linemate, and ultimately derailing what would have been a clear break for Nyquist.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
While opponents sacked him twice, Gabriel has yet to get picked off.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Pruitt picked off three passes, one of them in the end zone, and helped the Lions beat previously unbeaten Knoxville (TN) Grace Christian, 35-21.
—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
The team picked off Brock Purdy twice and caused Purdy to lose a fumble.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked off
Verb
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Lloyd, who had dropped into coverage, intercepted it.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Israeli naval ships intercepted a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza and detained several activists, including Greta Thunberg.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, she was momentarily stopped when one concert goer grabbed her, violently yanking her backwards and into the barricade.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Bruins grabbed four points with back-to-back wins over the Blackhawks and Washington Capitals.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the beginning of this year, China’s AI model DeepSeek captured global attention for its low development cost and strong performance.—
,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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After the discovery, the European Space Agency's Planetary Defense Office quickly mobilized and captured follow-up observations from Australia, using a telescope in the Las Cumbres Observatory network.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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This Trendy Queen cardigan caught my attention, since it can be layered with a variety of tops and even styled alone.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the beginning of the third quarter, Southwest blocked a punt in the end zone, resulting in a safety, which narrowed the deficit to only three points.—
Raul Avila,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Their paths to property blocked by law and custom, and their literacy limited by education and expectation, their lives left fewer traces.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Picked off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked%20off. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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