as in predicaments
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
well, this is a bit of a pickle we've gotten ourselves into
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Recent Examples of pickles
The Butcher's Grind Cheeseburger is topped with cheddar cheese and pickles, and the Italian Sausage comes loaded with onions and vinegar peppers on a hoagie roll.
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Beer drinkers have been putting pickles and pouring pickle juice into brews for a long time.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 14 May 2026
But some markets have gleaners who gather unsold fruit and vegetables to donate to food banks, and some growers take unsold products to turn into pickles, jam and cider.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The sale of deli meats, cheese, tomatoes, onions, pickles, sausages and salami in a side prep table were halted because of roaches.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
There’s also the Chicken Sammy for $13, topped with Swiss and mozzarella cheeses as well as Buffalo-style mayo, pickles, housemade pesto and lemon caper aioli.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Breakfast also featured a fish main (a thick cut of salmon with miso sauce), pickles, rice, and miso soup.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Next to that and within reach are containers for buns, relish, pickles, and onions.
—George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The menu bears a familiar DNA from chef Misti Norris (formally of Petra and the Beast), with ferments, pickles, and preserves making appearances throughout.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Beer drinkers have been putting pickles and pouring pickle juice into brews for a long time.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 14 May 2026
But some markets have gleaners who gather unsold fruit and vegetables to donate to food banks, and some growers take unsold products to turn into pickles, jam and cider.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The sale of deli meats, cheese, tomatoes, onions, pickles, sausages and salami in a side prep table were halted because of roaches.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
There’s also the Chicken Sammy for $13, topped with Swiss and mozzarella cheeses as well as Buffalo-style mayo, pickles, housemade pesto and lemon caper aioli.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Breakfast also featured a fish main (a thick cut of salmon with miso sauce), pickles, rice, and miso soup.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Next to that and within reach are containers for buns, relish, pickles, and onions.
—George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The menu bears a familiar DNA from chef Misti Norris (formally of Petra and the Beast), with ferments, pickles, and preserves making appearances throughout.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickles
Noun
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Rather than bridging shortfalls, both Seattle and Washington now face more difficult fiscal predicaments, Joblon said.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The doctor–patient relationship is also frequently beset by dilemmas and decisions beyond the pathology at hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Still, even after the election, Magyar has remained relentlessly on message—which is to say, vague and tight-lipped, leaving several inconvenient dilemmas unaddressed.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Noun
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There's nothing better than heading home from a trip with goodies, including local jams, veggies, and treats.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Their tart stalks are staples in sweet dishes, such as pies, jams, and crumbles, but can also be used in savory dishes and even beverages.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The ‘banter’ era settled in, with every collapse, every disappointment, every failure amplified in the fever swamps of social media.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Whistling warblers and rat-tat-tatting woodpeckers accompanied the splish-splash of our kayak paddles through the Cache River Wetlands—one of the northernmost bald cypress swamps in the United States.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Alex Smalley at least gets a head start thanks to his sublime play on the back nine at Aronimink Golf Club, with six birdies over his last 10 holes for a 2-under 68 and a two-shot lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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If your tree is in a lawn, poke 6-inch deep holes around the drip line and pour the fertilizer into them.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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“Pickles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickles. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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