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

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Recent Examples of pickles Even before this manicure, pickles have been finding their unlikely way into the beauty world lately. — Marci Robin, Allure, 9 July 2026 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. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickles
  1. predicaments
  2. dilemmas
  3. jams
  4. swamps
  5. holes
Noun
  • Rather than bridging shortfalls, both Seattle and Washington now face more difficult fiscal predicaments, Joblon said.
    — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
  • The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of predicaments
Noun
  • UAVs can extend reach, generate mass, create dilemmas, and impose costs.
    — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Instead of adding more junk to your drawers, these clever gadgets actually solve kitchen dilemmas we’re all faced with.
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of dilemmas
Noun
  • Heavy on grooves and jams, this album sometimes feels unfocused and indulgent.
    — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The Michigan Health and Human Services Department suggests cooking raspberries when possible, such as in pies and jams.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Definition of jams
Noun
  • Florida alligator safety Alligators have inhabited Florida's marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for centuries and are found in all of Florida's 67 counties.
    — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
Definition of swamps
Noun
  • Two weeks after winning her first major at the Women's PGA Championship, Ryu birdied four of her last five holes at Evian Golf Resort.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • Hand sewn button holes, or ruffles made of old men’s shirts were all beautiful ways to put some real beauty into otherwise practical clothes.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of holes

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