pecked

past tense of peck
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as in nibbled
to eat reluctantly and in small bites found out that fashion models never really eat—they just peck at small meals in expensive restaurants

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Recent Examples of pecked The two teams faced off again on Sunday, and once again, the Birds pecked Kansas City, this time in a three-point victory. Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pecked
Verb
  • And despite the encroaching waves, which nibbled more of our NewFarms every month.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
  • As guests sipped champagne and nibbled on delicate confections, the evening unfolded in relaxed elegance.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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  • Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Mark Sanchez was stabbed in an incident in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday morning, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, and he was later arrested on Saturday evening for his role in the incident.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez has been hospitalized after he was reportedly stabbed on Friday night in Indianapolis.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • And, in the process, the trio of ’70s babies punctured the myth that rap is a young man’s sport.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Tyrone Taylor’s three RBIs had punctured Spencer Schwellenbach, and Peterson took a 4-1 lead into the eighth having retired 11 of the last 12.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • While Anderson is rightfully considered a master in his artform by critics and film aficionados, One Battle After Another pierced the veil and resulted in the director’s highest opening weekend at the box office last weekend.
    Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Sharp cracks of gunfire pierced the morning air, loud, jarring pangs that echoed off the concrete.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • In a post on X, Massie jabbed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for his lack of support over the bill.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Frantic customers are seen watching the chaotic scene unfold and fleeing, with some tumbling to the ground after seemingly being jabbed.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • If the school doesn’t have room for all students who picked it as their top choice, the school will accept the highest-scoring students from that group.
    Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • To score the jackpot prize, a person’s ticket must match all five numbers picked in a drawing, according to game rules.
    Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • Investors and economists are stuck looking to other sources of data for information about the economy.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In the meantime, borrowers stuck in the backlog may not be making progress toward loan forgiveness, either under the terms of an IDR plan or through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
    Annie Nova, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Pecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pecked. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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