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
Several farms in California and beyond set aside a portion of their early harvest for enthusiasts of walnut preserves, pickles and liqueurs.
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Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Less than a week after Donald Trump’s presidential election win, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen arrived for a local Democratic club meeting at the Parkway Deli, a Silver Spring establishment better known for its latkes and pickle bar than political discourse.
—Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
The McRib sandwich is made with boneless barbecue pork ribs smothered in a tangy sauce and topped with onions and pickles.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Burger King Will Sell an Advent Calendar with 12 Nostalgic Gifts for $19.54
Earlier this week, the home of the Whopper announced a new menu item: pickle fries.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Less than a week after Donald Trump’s presidential election win, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen arrived for a local Democratic club meeting at the Parkway Deli, a Silver Spring establishment better known for its latkes and pickle bar than political discourse.
—Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
The McRib sandwich is made with boneless barbecue pork ribs smothered in a tangy sauce and topped with onions and pickles.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Burger King Will Sell an Advent Calendar with 12 Nostalgic Gifts for $19.54
Earlier this week, the home of the Whopper announced a new menu item: pickle fries.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickle
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The question is whether anyone can genuinely rescue Intel from its current predicament.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Might the Martian’s personal predicament be mixed up with his team’s professional plight?Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
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With the consumer behavior of Millennials and Gen-Z—combined with the rising ethnic population and increasing buying power of Boomers—iconic brands, as well as emerging brands, face a dilemma around who to focus on, how to position themselves and where to invest for the best return on investment.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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These black eyes on California are critical dilemmas.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Still, with the pitching shored up, Cashman has a whole lot more work to do, with holes at first base and third base and maybe center field.Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Paredes is only 25, and his absence opens up a hole at third base.Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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His massive contract — and its salary cap ramifications — has put the Browns in a bind in terms of improving their roster.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The machinists’ decision to reject a new contract that offered a 25% raise will put the planemaker in a serious bind.Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 16 Sep. 2024
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The Daily Mail moreover published photos which purported to show DeGeneres’s property left in a swamp of flood water.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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On a trek through the forest, Nora’s guide signalled for the group to stop near the bank of a swamp.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Chocolate or Nutella babka is a favorite at the holidays, but these breads can also be made with jams, nuts, and spiced fillings.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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In addition, ice storms can create black ice -- patchy ice on roadways or other transportation surfaces that cannot easily be seen -- and ice jams in lakes and streams, which can contribute to severe flooding, the NWS said.Max Golembo, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Pickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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