Thesaurus results for PICKS OFF

picks off

verb

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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Verb

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