as in predicament
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 pickle
The fermentation in the miso and pickles is good for a healthy gut.
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Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 14 June 2026
In general, fermented foods like natto, pickles, and vegetables are a staple of Japanese dining culture.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 13 June 2026
Today, Siazon’s pickles can be found at the Sacramento Natural Food Co-op, the Davis Foods Co-op, Corti Brothers, the Kitchen Table locations, Allspicery in East Sacramento and tiny but mighty Superette Market in Land Park.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Spicy Pickle Beertail This take on pickle beer is made with dill pickles, chile-lime seasoning, and a bit of hot sauce for spice.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
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Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 14 June 2026
In general, fermented foods like natto, pickles, and vegetables are a staple of Japanese dining culture.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 13 June 2026
Today, Siazon’s pickles can be found at the Sacramento Natural Food Co-op, the Davis Foods Co-op, Corti Brothers, the Kitchen Table locations, Allspicery in East Sacramento and tiny but mighty Superette Market in Land Park.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Spicy Pickle Beertail This take on pickle beer is made with dill pickles, chile-lime seasoning, and a bit of hot sauce for spice.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickle
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Rather than allow the observatory to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, NASA turned Swift’s predicament into a test of an emerging technology — robotic satellite servicing.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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And Prince George, who is third in line to the throne, is apparently in that predicament.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Perhaps every story in which the characters are fundamentally unable to change their lives is subject to this same dilemma.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Casa Amor, as a concept, is traditionally structured like a prisoner’s dilemma, with neither the main villa nor Casa Islanders aware of what their counterparts are doing while they’re separated.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Each of those cases put the council in a bind.—
Los Angeles City Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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But facing an already high rate of inflation, the Fed is in a bind, said Cutsinger of FAU.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Bright orange milkweed aphids (Aphis nerii) usually emerge toward the end of summer and feed in clusters on the stems and leaves of common milkweed, swamp milkweed, and other milkweed plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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The visitors eventually loaded the bases in that inning, but Luzardo retired Xavier Edwards to escape the jam.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Jelly or jam contributes simple sugars that cause a faster spike in blood sugar.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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“Pickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickle. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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