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Recent Examples of picked off
Grapevine picked off an Everman pass midway through the second quarter and drove down to the Bulldogs’ three yard line.
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Troy picked off Lind three times in the second quarter to help stave off any momentum the Knights were starting to build.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The Patriots received to start the second half, and Maye was picked off on a passing attempt to wide receiver Stefon Diggs when he was hit while throwing.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Clarence Tucker intercepted two passes and Cam Purnell picked off one.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The tone was set on the opening play from scrimmage when defensive back John Nestor picked off a pass and raced 29 yards down the Northwestern State sideline for a touchdown that put the Gophers on top 7-0.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Army quarterback Dewayne Coleman was 7-for-12 for 129 yards, but was picked off twice in the loss.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne had 208 passing yards, one touchdown pass and was picked off three times.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Harris passed for two TDs, was picked off once and completed passes to 11 different Hornet receivers.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Troy picked off Lind three times in the second quarter to help stave off any momentum the Knights were starting to build.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The Patriots received to start the second half, and Maye was picked off on a passing attempt to wide receiver Stefon Diggs when he was hit while throwing.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Clarence Tucker intercepted two passes and Cam Purnell picked off one.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The tone was set on the opening play from scrimmage when defensive back John Nestor picked off a pass and raced 29 yards down the Northwestern State sideline for a touchdown that put the Gophers on top 7-0.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Army quarterback Dewayne Coleman was 7-for-12 for 129 yards, but was picked off twice in the loss.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne had 208 passing yards, one touchdown pass and was picked off three times.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Harris passed for two TDs, was picked off once and completed passes to 11 different Hornet receivers.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked off
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The defense has forced five turnovers this season, mostly thanks to senior defensive back Hezekiah Masses, who has intercepted a pass in each of Cal’s first three games.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Defensive backs Tony Jefferson, in the second quarter, and Donte Jackson, in the fourth, also intercepted Smith.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One partygoer grabbed a fragrance and practically bathed in the smokey orange accords of Rendez-Vous Ivory.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Natalia’s story grabbed the attention of the public in 2019 when Indiana prosecutors leveled charges against the Barnetts for allegedly neglecting a dependent.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In late August, footage emerged captured by a drone slamming into the 50-year-old radio telescope.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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One of the WorldView Legion satellites also captured imagery of China's ShiJian-26 satellite in June.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of those three, Turner was the only one to finish the season without being caught.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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French university Sciences Po threatened expulsion for students caught using the technology.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Congress has long blocked that increase from taking effect, with lawmakers from both parties fearful about the political fallout of voting themselves a pay raise.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the initiative was quickly blocked in court on procedural grounds and later rescinded by the Biden administration.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Picked off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked%20off. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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