PECKS (AT) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

pecks (at)

verb

present tense third-person singular of peck (at)

as in picks at

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders kept pecking at their prodigal daughter to get off the couch and to start looking for a job

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This spring, Anthropic let the robot dogs out again, but this time, an improved Claude worked alone.

— Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Canine transmissible venereal tumor, or CTVT, is a genital cancer that dogs pass to one another during mating.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of dogs

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Bhaghani says coach Bob Chesney urges his team to focus on small details and treats everyone equally.

— Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
To keep released fish alive, Florida Sea Grant’s Return ’Em Right program urges anglers to use descending devices, which return fish quickly to depth, and offers free devices to those who complete an online course.

— Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

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Lifelike Cat With a face full of fur and electric-green-colored contacts, this cat costume begs to be seen.

— Michella Oré, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
When Sita begs Rama to follow a demon disguised as a beautiful golden deer, Rama draws a magical protective circle around the princess and instructs her to stay within the circle’s borders.

— Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

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As Polly needles her daughter, Brooke — a liberal Long Island novelist, played by Rabe, whose upcoming memoir promises to surface painful family secrets — the barbs start to draw blood.

— Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
McDaniel needles the other side of the ball too, James said, warning defenders to be ready for a deep pass before hitting them with a quick out.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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