pick on

verb

picked on; picking on; picks on
Synonyms of pick onnext

transitive verb

: to single out for criticism, teasing, or bullying
picked on smaller boys
also : to single out for a particular purpose or for special attention

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At nickel both sophomore Julius Simms and Kylin Jackson have been picked on at times in coverage. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026 Renardo Green set up the first touchdown with an interception of Sam Darnold on Seattle's opening drive and added another pick on the first possession of the second half. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Johnson, meanwhile, has improved greatly since a rough Week 1 performance in which the Las Vegas Raiders seemingly picked on the rookie. — Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 Back in the day, people picking on my physical appearance used to kill me. — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pick on

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“Pick on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20on. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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