Synonyms of pickles

pickles

noun

plural of pickle

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• predicaments
• dilemmas
• jams
• swamps
• holes
• corners
• binds
• boxes
• rabbit holes
• rattraps
• difficulties
• spots
• soups
• fixes
• impasses
• mires
• sticky wickets
• quagmires
• kettles of fish
• crises
• jackpots
• plights
• nodes
• hot waters
• troubles
• emergencies
• quandaries
• catch-22's
• pinches
• straits
• scrapes
• deadlocks
• clutches
• crossroads
• standstills
• exigencies
• stalemates
• logjams
• halts
• junctures

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pickles

Pickle Souvenirs The pickles are great, of course, but the real reason to make a visit to the Pickle Parlor is to shop all of the fun pickle products on offer. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026

Layer roll bottoms with ham, pickles, pork, and cheese; fold fillings to fit buns as needed. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Pickle expert Karen Solomon, who wrote Pickles, Illustrated, suspects social media is one of the key reasons pickles are so popular right now. — Elliott Harrell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

The platter comes with a table-full of colorful salads and dips, including pickles and olives imported from Israel. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

These items include Shake Shack’s West Coast burger, served with Angus beef, American cheese, caramelized onions and pickles dipped in honey mustard on a potato bun. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Food-wise, the kitchen keeps things simple with nuts, pickles, charcuterie and a quietly excellent artichoke dip. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Seth & Manni's pop-up lunch counter served sandwiches like pulled pork with a side of pickles. — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026