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
Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
The tartness of capers, lemon juice, and pickles balances the rich flavors.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Following the Oklahoma style, the team smashes Vidalia onions directly into the beef, making the patties superthin, then tops them with brown mustard, American cheese and pickles.
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Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Punchy pickles introduce a pep and balance to crunchy coleslaw, which can often lean creamy and sweet.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Start with the Single Smash, layered with griddled onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and smash sauce, then explore variations from there, including a falafel smash for vegetarians.
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Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
These fresh deli pickles are packed with fiery flavor thanks to chili pepper oil, garlic, and turmeric.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Food offerings can include turkey legs, giant pickles, ale and mocktails.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Those with the most pickles by weight will face off for the title of Baron of Bobbing.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
The tartness of capers, lemon juice, and pickles balances the rich flavors.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Following the Oklahoma style, the team smashes Vidalia onions directly into the beef, making the patties superthin, then tops them with brown mustard, American cheese and pickles.
—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Punchy pickles introduce a pep and balance to crunchy coleslaw, which can often lean creamy and sweet.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Start with the Single Smash, layered with griddled onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and smash sauce, then explore variations from there, including a falafel smash for vegetarians.
—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
These fresh deli pickles are packed with fiery flavor thanks to chili pepper oil, garlic, and turmeric.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Food offerings can include turkey legs, giant pickles, ale and mocktails.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Those with the most pickles by weight will face off for the title of Baron of Bobbing.
—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickles
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Rather than bridging shortfalls, both Seattle and Washington now face more difficult fiscal predicaments, Joblon said.
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.
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Instead of adding more junk to your drawers, these clever gadgets actually solve kitchen dilemmas we’re all faced with.
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To implement ethicsmaxxing, organizations should adopt clear codes of ethics and engage in regular discussions on ethical dilemmas.
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Natalia Cardona Sanchez from Guatemala makes tropical jams with Latin American and Caribbean flavors.
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Others may step in when a package jams, a label fails to scan or a pallet needs human attention.
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For millions of years between 350 and 280 million years ago (about 30 million years before the first dinosaurs), these croc-like animals ruled the rivers, swamps, and lakes of the ancient world.
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These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.
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After shooting 1-over 71 on Saturday, James made bogey on his final two holes and finished Sunday’s final round at 3-over 73.
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On a building near where the shooting occurred, bullet holes were seen on its facade, including a crack in an apartment window.
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“Pickles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickles. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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