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Recent Examples of picks off
On another night, Notre Dame picks off Reed two or three times.
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picks off
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The Earth constantly intercepts about 166,000 Terawatts of power from the Sun.—
Adam Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Luke Davis intercepts a long pass at the Vandegrift 26 as the Vipers produce their third turnover.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Dec. 2025
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Soon thereafter, a gear fishing pal of yours gifted you an old, unused fly rod, and that totally grabs a hold of you and completely directs the rest of your life.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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The man grabs her and also takes her cell phone.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Zofran, the brand name for ondansetron, is a prescription anti-nausea medication that blocks serotonin receptors in your gut and brain that, in turn, prevents them from triggering nausea and vomiting.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
SELF,
9 Feb. 2026
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho announced a lawsuit in June targeting part of the law that blocks access to HIV medication.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Picks off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picks%20off. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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