Synonyms of pick off

pick off

verb

as in to intercept

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course

picked off more passes than any other player in the division

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intercept
• grab
• block
• catch
• capture
• trap
• snatch
• interdict
• seize
• snare
• corral
• collar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pick off

Kelly picked off Edman at first base, but Hunter Feduccia followed with a single of his own, the catcher’s first hit since rejoining the Dodgers at the trade deadline. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Tyler Tolbert was picked off at first while pinch running for Perez, who was walked. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

Between color and contrast, rest assured that visuals will be lifelike yet discernible (and you won’t get picked off by a bad agent hiding in the shadows). — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Stock Up Tyrel Dodson, the Dolphins’ starting inside linebacker from last season, picked off a Malik Willis pass intended for tight end Cole Turner, who tipped the ball into the air with his legs. — Omar Kelly august 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026