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
There’s also the Chicken Sammy for $13, topped with Swiss and mozzarella cheeses as well as Buffalo-style mayo, pickles, housemade pesto and lemon caper aioli.
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Breakfast also featured a fish main (a thick cut of salmon with miso sauce), pickles, rice, and miso soup.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Next to that and within reach are containers for buns, relish, pickles, and onions.
—George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The menu bears a familiar DNA from chef Misti Norris (formally of Petra and the Beast), with ferments, pickles, and preserves making appearances throughout.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The company makes pickles in flavors such as hot, half-sour and sweet and spicy.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Its chicken salad scoop options include the Olivia’s Old South (sweet pickles and egg), Jalapeño Holly (with jalapeños), Nutty Nanna (with pecans and cashews), Barbie Q and more.
—Jenna Thompson
april 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
To begin, there are moreish pickles, warm soda bread, and thin slices of sweet Irish Coolea cheese.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
For the best-tasting sandwich, be sure to line both sides of the bun with mayonnaise, and don’t forget a crunchy, cool layer of thick-cut pickles.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Breakfast also featured a fish main (a thick cut of salmon with miso sauce), pickles, rice, and miso soup.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Next to that and within reach are containers for buns, relish, pickles, and onions.
—George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The menu bears a familiar DNA from chef Misti Norris (formally of Petra and the Beast), with ferments, pickles, and preserves making appearances throughout.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The company makes pickles in flavors such as hot, half-sour and sweet and spicy.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Its chicken salad scoop options include the Olivia’s Old South (sweet pickles and egg), Jalapeño Holly (with jalapeños), Nutty Nanna (with pecans and cashews), Barbie Q and more.
—Jenna Thompson
april 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
To begin, there are moreish pickles, warm soda bread, and thin slices of sweet Irish Coolea cheese.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
For the best-tasting sandwich, be sure to line both sides of the bun with mayonnaise, and don’t forget a crunchy, cool layer of thick-cut pickles.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickles
Noun
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Journeys that used to take entire seasons were being covered in single episodes, characters survived predicaments that once meant surefire death, and previously relevant factors like supplies, infrastructure, and alliances no longer mattered.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Still, even after the election, Magyar has remained relentlessly on message—which is to say, vague and tight-lipped, leaving several inconvenient dilemmas unaddressed.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Researchers then provided examples of thoughtful responses to ethical dilemmas, which the model learned from via supervised learning.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Their tart stalks are staples in sweet dishes, such as pies, jams, and crumbles, but can also be used in savory dishes and even beverages.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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Mulberries are a delicious ingredient in teas, jams, wines, and more around the world.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Workers of the 1920s waded into swamps, armed with axes and handsaws.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The fire had reached nearby bays and swamps, which contributed to the challenging firefighting conditions.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That alone changes the math — his cardio dropoff against Strickland was directly tied to the weight cut, and removing that variable fixes one of the only real holes in his game.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Bullet holes could be seen in the back door of one of the homes.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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“Pickles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickles. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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