as in pecks (at)
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
my doctor henpecked me into adopting a healthier lifestyle
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There are also disease detection dogs that sniff out cancers, diabetes and other medical conditions through human breath, sweat and urine samples.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 Aug. 2025 -
Carrie and her friends’ authority over Manhattan cool originally evoked a big-sister confidence that would be difficult to replicate now, at a time when suspicion dogs anyone claiming knowledge or expertise.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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When supplements are necessary, Sanchez urges parents to choose professional-grade options that prioritize absorption, ingredient quality and transparency.—
Jazmine A. Ortiz,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Zhang urges you to set mental boundaries like refraining from overthinking.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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This begs the question of who the agencies believe will step in to pony up $18 billion in new capital to fund the ongoing operations of the 100 gw of coal plants Sec.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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One fateful night, while lamenting her responsibilities, Sarah begs the Goblin King to take her brother away.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Vavassori hounds the net with his teradactyl-like wingspan.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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In New York, there’s no worry; no one bothers us.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Henpecks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henpecks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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