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or pix
as in photos
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
a coworker handed around some vacation pics
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Recent Examples of pics
The father, whom Seth does not know, accused him of taking pics of his teenager.
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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
In the pics, the actor is captured mid-performance, fully channeling Darin’s signature charm — sharp-suited, microphone in hand and radiating confidence under the lights.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth is the queen of bikini pics, and even chillier temperatures can't stop her.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Come bake and learn with us—ask questions, share pics, listen to our podcast, and lots more here.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
After all, how many production companies and movie studios approach collaborators by sliding into their DMs and asking for space pics?
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Romano illustrated the announcement with pics from her child star days — including a pic of her high school graduating class, which also included Scarlett Johansson and Jack Antonoff.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Disney is claiming theatrical date turf for several untitled pics in 2028 and into 2029.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Indeed, the morning after the Oscars, some celebrities opted to post chicer shots snapped at Guy Oseary and Madonna’s annual bash rather than the disappointing red carpet pics from VF.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
In the pics, the actor is captured mid-performance, fully channeling Darin’s signature charm — sharp-suited, microphone in hand and radiating confidence under the lights.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth is the queen of bikini pics, and even chillier temperatures can't stop her.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Come bake and learn with us—ask questions, share pics, listen to our podcast, and lots more here.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
After all, how many production companies and movie studios approach collaborators by sliding into their DMs and asking for space pics?
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Romano illustrated the announcement with pics from her child star days — including a pic of her high school graduating class, which also included Scarlett Johansson and Jack Antonoff.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Disney is claiming theatrical date turf for several untitled pics in 2028 and into 2029.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Indeed, the morning after the Oscars, some celebrities opted to post chicer shots snapped at Guy Oseary and Madonna’s annual bash rather than the disappointing red carpet pics from VF.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pics
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Investigators were able to identify the men through the surveillance footage and photos of their vehicles taken by a witness, according to the affidavit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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In November, a wildlife photographer out on a whale watching trip in waters off the city captured dramatic video and photos of a pod of killer whales hunting a seal that survived only by clambering onto the stern of her boat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the northwest part of Iran, people were seen locking arms and gathering around power plants, according to photographs reported by the local news outlets Irna and Mehr.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Gonzales repeatedly asked for nude photographs, the staffer declined and the pair stopped texting for the night.—
Bayliss Wagner,
San Antonio Express-News,
7 Apr. 2026
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To analyze individual features of the site known as 906, CNN compiled more than 50 snapshots from different phases of the facility’s construction into a 3D model.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Although vacation snapshots have stirred outrage, recess is also an opportunity for lawmakers to reconnect with constituents back home.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Pics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pics. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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