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
There’s ham, some kind of seasoned pork, cheese — usually Swiss — pickles and, of course, mustard.
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Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Close the jar, refrigerate and let pickle for 2 to 3 days, or more, tasting the onions occasionally until they’re pickled to your liking.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Second, pickles are obviously more tough and firm than bread, so the Picklewich requires more force to bite into.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Each burger is hand-packed with crisp lettuce, tomato, pickles and just a swipe of mustard — nothing unnecessary, nothing pretentious.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
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Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Close the jar, refrigerate and let pickle for 2 to 3 days, or more, tasting the onions occasionally until they’re pickled to your liking.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Second, pickles are obviously more tough and firm than bread, so the Picklewich requires more force to bite into.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Each burger is hand-packed with crisp lettuce, tomato, pickles and just a swipe of mustard — nothing unnecessary, nothing pretentious.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickle
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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
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And as of this July, 58% of Gen Z students globally who finished college in the past year were still trying to find stable work, compared to 25% of millennials and Gen Xers who faced the same predicament.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Finch’s faith The Timberwolves’ coach has a dilemma on his hands with Rob Dillingham.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, Powell emphasized the boom creates a policy dilemma for the Fed.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 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
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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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Toronto had the bases loaded in the bottom of the second inning, but Ohtani and the Dodgers were able to get out of the jam.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The berries, which birds also love, can be eaten fresh or made into jams and jellies.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Pickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickle. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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