Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pick off
The Rams intercepted Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold once as well as sacking him nine times while the Eagles picked off Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love three times.
—
Ben Morse, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Andrea [Gavazzi], our amazing Italian cinematographer, came to the scene with the camera on his shoulder and picking off shots.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
Makar came out of the penalty box, picked off a pass and set up Artturi Lehkonen with 14.7 seconds left in the third period for the winning goal in a wild 5-4 victory for the Avs against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2025
Their win streak was only three games old when Dean picked off Trevor Lawrence in the end zone, a turnover that, in the final minutes of a 28-23 win, saved them from the embarrassment of falling to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pick off
Ben Morse, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Andrea [Gavazzi], our amazing Italian cinematographer, came to the scene with the camera on his shoulder and picking off shots.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
Makar came out of the penalty box, picked off a pass and set up Artturi Lehkonen with 14.7 seconds left in the third period for the winning goal in a wild 5-4 victory for the Avs against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2025
Their win streak was only three games old when Dean picked off Trevor Lawrence in the end zone, a turnover that, in the final minutes of a 28-23 win, saved them from the embarrassment of falling to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pick off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick off
Verb
-
The nearest mobile units then moves into position to intercept the slow-moving Shaheds.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
-
The Netherlands international was also able to cover earlier passes, such as in the example below, in which Doku’s pass behind Konate was intercepted by his partner.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Tari Eason scored 14 points and Dillon Brooks added 12. Sabonis’ injury Sabonis grabbed his left hamstring while running the floor just over a minute into the game.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
-
Lozano exited the match in the 28th minute after appearing to grab his left hamstring.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Henry noted that Reese also attempts many of her layups underhanded, a technique that places the ball low enough for smaller guards such as Skylar Diggins-Smith to block her shot.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
-
Judges already have issued more than 40 orders to temporarily block Trump's actions.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20off. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share