as in predicament
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
well, this is a bit of a pickle we've gotten ourselves into
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Recent Examples of pickle
To get the Benny Blanco drink, customers could add cherry flavor and pickles.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The burger consists of two steakburger patties, American cheese, pickles, onions and ketchup on a bun stamped with the Bitcoin symbol.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Pamela Anderson is having a moment, and though her love affair with Liam Neeson may or may not be legit, her pickles sure are.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s ham, some kind of seasoned pork, cheese — usually Swiss — pickles and, of course, mustard.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The burger consists of two steakburger patties, American cheese, pickles, onions and ketchup on a bun stamped with the Bitcoin symbol.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Pamela Anderson is having a moment, and though her love affair with Liam Neeson may or may not be legit, her pickles sure are.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s ham, some kind of seasoned pork, cheese — usually Swiss — pickles and, of course, mustard.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickle
Noun
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Dailey also described the incident that prompted his predicament.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
5 Nov. 2025
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Funding predicament The CJA funding shortfall is a result of the continuing resolution that Congress approved in March, just hours before a looming shutdown, to fund the government through the end of September.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This dilemma was inspired during lockdown, when my flatmate was listening to the audiobook of Bleak House.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The National Gallery of London is hosting the first major exhibition of 18th-century painter Joseph Wright, whose works captured the moral dilemma of scientific progress at the dawn of the industrial age.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Dodgers could add Tucker to fill the massive hole in their outfield.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The HLSLongsleeve base layer features integrated thumb holes and an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rating of at least 40.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Alvarado put the Phillies in a bind this season, and that might not be easy for those in the clubhouse to forgive.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Similarly to Young in Week 2 against Arizona, Dalton’s giveaways put the Panthers in a bind early.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As officers continued the search, local Herb Yancy offered up his boat to help after Kraviec saw movement in the swamp.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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After a brief debate, the group settles on the swamp.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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These traditional Jewish desserts are made with a simple shortbread dough and filled with your favorite fruit jam.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Markle's orange marmalade, strawberry jam and raspberry jam are included in the set.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Pickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickle. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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