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
This no-frills recipe includes sweet pickle relish in the filling.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Susie notes that many familiar foods fall into this category, including yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi; aged cheeses like cheddar, gouda and parmesan; as well as miso, tempeh, kombucha, soy sauce, authentic sourdough bread and certain pickles.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2026
The difference between a pickle that supports your gut and one that mostly just delivers salt comes down to how it was made.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Kefir, sauerkraut, pickles and miso are also fermented foods that contribute different microbes to your diet.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Susie notes that many familiar foods fall into this category, including yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi; aged cheeses like cheddar, gouda and parmesan; as well as miso, tempeh, kombucha, soy sauce, authentic sourdough bread and certain pickles.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2026
The difference between a pickle that supports your gut and one that mostly just delivers salt comes down to how it was made.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Kefir, sauerkraut, pickles and miso are also fermented foods that contribute different microbes to your diet.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickle
Noun
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The struggling are blamed for their own predicament.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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But the pullback reflected a broader strategic predicament.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Barragán originally set out to find the man who scammed his mother by posing as a handsome American soldier, but now interrogates four of these young men, illuminating their psychological tactics, economic hardships and moral dilemmas.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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This is not a new dilemma for football fans.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Your pilot can also fly you over to Dent Island for your tee time at the 18-hole championship course.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The sides or water bottle pockets end up with holes in them from rubbing against my tires, which makes pushing incredibly frustrating.—
Keely Cat-Wells,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Back then, the Dallas Mavericks were in a bind, their point guard slipping away.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Yet polls show the president has been leading Republicans into politically perilous territory with the broader electorate, and his demands of absolute loyalty could put GOP lawmakers in a bind as the midterm election approaches with many of the president’s policies proving unpopular.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The Washington swamp keeps growing, under both Democrats and Republicans, most of whom ignore the limits our smart Founders put into our Constitution.—
John Stossel,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Sumatran orangutans live in the rainforests and swamps on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The senior escaped several jams to toss a five-hitter with 12 strikeouts to lead JSerra past La Mirada 3-2 for its first section title.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Pizza is already savory, so balance out all that salt with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or spoonfuls of fig jam.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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“Pickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickle. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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