Thesaurus results for PICK OFF

pick off

verb

Definition of pick off

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

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Recent Examples of pick off Miami also seemed to make some picks off measurables. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026 The timing on the next vote remains unclear, but Schumer said last week that Democrats are trying to pick off more Republicans before moving forward. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Larger pests can easily be picked off, while others may require spraying with an organic pesticide labeled for vegetables. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 José Caballero was also caught stealing in the second and Anthony Volpe was picked off first base by Burns in the third. — ABC News, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pick off

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Their defensive work isn’t about shielding the back line, but about being proactive — Morocco were trying to launch a break here, but Rabiot stepped in to intercept and put France on the attack shortly before Mbappe curled home.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Immigration agents intercepted the van in the Magnolia Park neighborhood.

— Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 10 July 2026

Definition of intercept

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Schieffelin, who played football last season because had used up his basketball eligibility, used his bulky frame to grab eight rebounds on an 11-point night.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026

Definition of grab

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Researchers demonstrated those effects using a quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) insulator, a magnetic topological material that blocks electrical current through its interior but allows electrons to travel along its edges in only one direction.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
In May, Darwin filed a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking the state from imposing the new rules.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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