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
But this isn’t to say pickles themselves are inherently unhealthy.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Each burger is hand-packed with crisp lettuce, tomato, pickles and just a swipe of mustard — nothing unnecessary, nothing pretentious.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Wellness influencers have claimed that eating pickles before a carb-heavy meal can help prevent blood sugar spikes.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The Station 10 burger is two juicy patties, gilded with melty Muenster cheese and a few pickles.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
While a regular sandwich consists of toppings and meat between two or more pieces of bread, a picklewich replaces the bread with pickles.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Mixed with celery, red onions, peas, lemon juice and sweet pickles the pasta salad is delicious with just a few effortless ingredients.
—Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
The 7-ounce almost-plate-sized sandwich comes topped with bacon, cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, and exactly four pickles.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Each burger is hand-packed with crisp lettuce, tomato, pickles and just a swipe of mustard — nothing unnecessary, nothing pretentious.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Wellness influencers have claimed that eating pickles before a carb-heavy meal can help prevent blood sugar spikes.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The Station 10 burger is two juicy patties, gilded with melty Muenster cheese and a few pickles.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
While a regular sandwich consists of toppings and meat between two or more pieces of bread, a picklewich replaces the bread with pickles.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Mixed with celery, red onions, peas, lemon juice and sweet pickles the pasta salad is delicious with just a few effortless ingredients.
—Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
The 7-ounce almost-plate-sized sandwich comes topped with bacon, cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, and exactly four pickles.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickles
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Pakistan Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said his nation was hoping for more of a consensus going into Tuesday’s vote given the funding predicaments and operational issues that have dogged the MSS.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Is River in desperate need of some R&R, or is everyone else projecting their own predicaments onto him?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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Those on the conference call would likely face very human dilemmas, and that might lead them to deviate from the rules, added Erin Dumbacher, an expert in nuclear policy at the Council on Foreign Relations.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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For the creation of wonderful characters and a story that feels spontaneous yet precise in its depiction of power, its moral dilemmas, and the absurd contradictions with the human condition.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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The land was also covered by swamps and ponds, where animals lived, including deer, ducks and hogs.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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These mammals are found across North America, residing in every kind of habitat from hardwood forests to coastal plains to swamps.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Advent Calendar Instead of chocolates, this advent calendar is filled with jams and honey to add some extra flavor to your favorite foodie’s holiday season.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Carr recalled Yamamoto getting into similar jams in Japan, and making pitches to get out of them.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Once written, the script’s fantastic promise distracted its readers from the fatal holes in its plot.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the storage area has ventilation holes to keep items from becoming musty.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Two veteran data journalists are launching a new investigative publication to cover rising authoritarianism from the shadowy corners of the internet.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Traversing quaint New York street corners and rooftops, Vincent serenades his girl with playful bars about love, commitment and the important building blocks of a good relationship.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Pickles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickles. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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