PECK (AT) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

peck (at)

verb

Definition of peck (at)

as in to pick 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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Lindholm has been dogged by back issues his first two seasons here.

— Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
For the record, my hunch is Notre Dame avoids the flat-tire game that’s dogged Freeman.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of dog

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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
Drummer Jay Russell kept to stark rattles, Sam Shipstone patched in his scratchy electric guitar, and Ryan Needham needled through grumbling basslines.

— Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026

Definition of needle

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By summer, buds cover the plant and, soon, soft, layered blossoms are begging you to cut them for the perfect bouquet.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
Canada and New England fall foliage sailings and sunny South Pacific routes are other itineraries that practically beg for a balcony stateroom.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of beg

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In the filing, the Justice Department urged the appeals court to reverse the Tennessee federal judge’s ruling dismissing criminal charges against Abrego Garcia.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Anyone who can provide a tip in connection with Standish is urged to call 651-438-8477 or fill out a form on the sheriff's office website.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of urge

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Contreras rarely takes days off but asked for a day off Sunday with his leg bothering him.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Chapman won’t play another game for the Giants this year after undergoing core muscle surgery earlier this week, but the 33-year-old has finally addressed an ailment that’s bothered him for effectively the whole season.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of bother

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