picks off

present tense third-person singular of pick off
as in intercepts
to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course picked off more passes than any other player in the division

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Recent Examples of picks off Riq Woolen picks off Jalen Hurts about 15 yards up the right sideline, jumps in front of Dallas Goedert. Zach Berman, New York Times, 11 June 2026 George Rose / Getty Images Over the course of his NFL playing days, Jim had 19 interceptions, including picks off the likes of legendary quarterbacks like Len Dawson, Archie Manning and Joe Namath. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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  • Butcher then goes rogue and attempts to spread the supe-killing virus from the top of Vought Tower, but Hughie (Jack Quaid) intercepts him.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026
  • Advertisement Breaking down the fight and its outcome When Sam intercepts them, Adam steps in to confront him, attempting to create time for Rosie and Grace to escape.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
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  • The design is what grabs your attention at first sight.
    Utkarsh Sood June 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
  • The goal is to have a welcoming environment that grabs visitors' attention.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.
    Guy German, Fortune, 21 June 2026
  • This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

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“Picks off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picks%20off. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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