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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She got picked on through junior high, high school, right up until college. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 The Nationals also used first-round picks on shortstops Seaver King and Eli Willits in 2024 and 2025. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 There’s new staff in place and new faces, too, including two replacements for NFL draft picks on the offensive line. — Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Kassatex’s Prestige towels are the plushest pick on this list with 700 GSM Portuguese cotton construction. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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