as in predicaments
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 pickles
At Miznon, fresh pita is filled with a falafel burger, tangy pickles, tomato, sour cream, and green chili peppers.
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Most varieties make crisp, firm pickles when picked at about 4 inches long.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
The sauce derives its exciting flavor from a unique ingredients blend featuring pickles, chilis, mustard, mayo and onion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The Difference Matters Not all pickles are fermented, and the distinction shapes whether the cucumber in your sandwich is doing anything for your gut.
—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
Foods like sauerkraut, kimchi and pickles can be high in salt.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2026
At last, the salmon arrived, served on cedar planks with simple white rice from Bosworth Farms, Soil Born Farms’ broccolini and chef Trujillo’s Japanese-style pickles.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Grillo's and Smoothie King said the inspiration for the smoothie came from pickles’ trendiness and their nutritional value.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Most varieties make crisp, firm pickles when picked at about 4 inches long.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
The sauce derives its exciting flavor from a unique ingredients blend featuring pickles, chilis, mustard, mayo and onion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The Difference Matters Not all pickles are fermented, and the distinction shapes whether the cucumber in your sandwich is doing anything for your gut.
—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
Foods like sauerkraut, kimchi and pickles can be high in salt.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2026
At last, the salmon arrived, served on cedar planks with simple white rice from Bosworth Farms, Soil Born Farms’ broccolini and chef Trujillo’s Japanese-style pickles.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Grillo's and Smoothie King said the inspiration for the smoothie came from pickles’ trendiness and their nutritional value.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickles
Noun
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Rather than bridging shortfalls, both Seattle and Washington now face more difficult fiscal predicaments, Joblon said.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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High-profile court cases exposed the ethical dilemmas around end-of-life care and patient self-determination.—
Jennifer McCurdy,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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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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Breakfast included, with lots of homemade jams and pastries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Seyfrid also makes his own Bavarian-style mustards and jams.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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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They are typically found in shallow ponds, swamps, canals, reservoirs, lakes and rivers.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Russell Henley birdied the final four holes, including in a sudden death playoff, to win the PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday at Colonial Country Club.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 May 2026
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At least one watchdog group warned the legislation could poke more holes into the property tax base for very large developers across the state, not just the Bears.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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“Pickles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickles. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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