as in loads
a considerable amount
now you're in a peck of trouble
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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
the bird continued to peck the suet cake intently
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Recent Examples of peck
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
After winning, Spaun approached and hugged them, took one of the girls into his arms, and gave his wife a quick peck on the lips.
—Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Tom Gliatto, People.com, 13 June 2025
The place currently has 13 chickens that roam its grounds, provide her with fresh eggs and, now and then, wander into her kitchen to peck away at some cat food.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Just last week, on June 17, Johansson and Bailey showed off their affectionate friendship with a peck on the lips at the Jurassic World: Rebirth London premiere.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
After winning, Spaun approached and hugged them, took one of the girls into his arms, and gave his wife a quick peck on the lips.
—Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Verb
Gulls peck through closed shutters and doors, determined to batter their way in.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 13 June 2025
The place currently has 13 chickens that roam its grounds, provide her with fresh eggs and, now and then, wander into her kitchen to peck away at some cat food.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peck
Verb
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Not all of the Hambone nominees are pets that like to nibble on odd objects.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, McKinsey said global payments revenue was at $2.2 trillion a year, a vast pool that technology is already nibbling.—
Alvin Kan,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Promes has lodged an appeal against his conviction and is fighting an additional 18-month sentence, imposed in 2023, for stabbing his cousin.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Andrew James McGann, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher, was arrested last month, accused of stabbing Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, to death and charged with two counts of capital murder.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Eagles have a ton of talent returning from last season’s 10-2 team that lost in the second round of the playoffs to Tampa Bay Tech.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Israelis did kill a ton of innocent people in Lebanon, though.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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In June, blueberry season begins, and guests can use their $10 entry fee to pick and take home organic blueberries.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ramos' grandmother picked him up one night, and deputies drove him there the next night.—
JIM VERTUNO AND JOHN SEEWER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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While slow, its sharp edges pierce deeply for its weight.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sofia rests on ancient Roman ruins—its skyline pierced by golden Orthodox domes, leafy parks, and boulevards humming with espresso cafés and bookstalls.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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More: Ascension Wisconsin plans to outsource staffing of its ICU doctors, raising concerns about patient safety Ascension Wisconsin has more than a dozen hospitals in southeast Wisconsin and the Fox Valley.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In defense of the July 25 order to close the camp, Merkley had said that Streets to Home Indy wasn't prepared to take on a site as large as Leonard Street, where more than two dozen tents sat as of late July.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
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Violent arrest left McNeil with a fractured tooth, concussion McNeil's attorneys at the July 23 news conference said the college student suffered permanent injuries from his arrest, including a fractured tooth that punctured his lip and required stitches.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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What aspects of hip-hop are being punctured right now?—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
22 July 2025
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Piled high into a thick, split-top bun, the tender chunks of lobster meat are mixed with a just-right amount of mayo (or with warm butter, if that’s your preference) and served with potato chips.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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This mid-August week sees a big chunk of the Fast & Furious franchise hit streaming, plus a distressing docuseries, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Peck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peck. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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