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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For weeks, the Bulls have been waiting to make their pick on draft night, which will take place in Brooklyn. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 Keaton Wagler is headed to the Los Angeles Clippers as the fifth overall pick on Tuesday. — Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 When someone was picking on Ollie recently, Dreyer was proud to overhear Calvin offering big brotherly defense. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 24 June 2026 The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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