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
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.
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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
Use less mayonnaise, drain any pickles or relish, and try using green onions instead of regular ones.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Add a layer of shredded lettuce, glazed chicken, pickles and vegetable salad.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
The original Big Crispy features mayo and pickles, while the spicy version has spicy mayo.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
But pickles took many by surprise in the comments.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Oh My Burger in the Coachella Courtyard, with thick single or double smashburgers generously doused in a spicy special sauce with pickles and melted cheese on a croissant bun.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Though offerings shift, look for a summer-classic watermelon gose, prickly pear sour, and even a dill sour ale infused with brine and pickles.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Use less mayonnaise, drain any pickles or relish, and try using green onions instead of regular ones.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Add a layer of shredded lettuce, glazed chicken, pickles and vegetable salad.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
The original Big Crispy features mayo and pickles, while the spicy version has spicy mayo.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
But pickles took many by surprise in the comments.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Oh My Burger in the Coachella Courtyard, with thick single or double smashburgers generously doused in a spicy special sauce with pickles and melted cheese on a croissant bun.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Though offerings shift, look for a summer-classic watermelon gose, prickly pear sour, and even a dill sour ale infused with brine and pickles.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 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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But that mood turns out to be a surprisingly strong fit for the performer at the center of director Pete Ohs’ story of personal dilemmas and natural disasters.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Since taking office in mid-2022, Marcos has grappled with multiple complex problems and political dilemmas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The outing wasn’t free of some jams, but Wright worked out of them with poise.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Arndt allowed baserunners in each of the first five innings but wiggled out of most of the jams.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During construction, Black men shoveled mud through malarial swamps, while battling snakes and alligators in intense heat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Post-Order 66 Jedi are often just lesser versions of Obi-Wan Kenobi or Yoda, skulking around in swamps and deserts, but this duo can't seem to stay away from the action.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Buckeyes spent 15 spring practices trying to fill holes and develop young talent to fill the void created by NFL attrition.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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So, nine holes into his pro-am practice round on Thursday, hours before the real competition started, Retief Goosen changed his grip.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Pickles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickles. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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