pecker

chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pecker
Noun
  • The book features contributions from leading activists, artists and ordinary citizens, who tell their own stories of breathtaking courage, cultural innovations and acts of resistance.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • With the courage to ask: What does this mean in context?
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Prince William is stepping out with King Charles and Queen Camilla to recognize recipients of the U.K.'s highest honors for gallantry.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 1 May 2025
  • Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
    Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In the content arena of today where sensationalism in storytelling is the norm, tonight’s one-hour special Lifelines of Hope on The CW, airing at 9 p.m. ET, is an immediate reminder of the value of true heroism.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • Kawhi Leonard’s stoic heroism and Jordan-esque iciness sealed Game 2 for the Clips in a second one-possession thriller.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The hazardous lives of urban birds: Ian Frazier on the bravery of pigeons living outside the law.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
  • Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, his closest associate, Laurent, is the true expert con artist but uses his swindling prowess for good, screwing over only the rich assholes who deserve it.
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
  • Jones went off the board next, courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens, an organization long revered for its drafting prowess.
    Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But the neighbor lost his nerve and instead dumped the boy with a cop.
    Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 3 May 2025
  • As all 2,161 of their fans entered Fratton Park, the nerves were palpable — but there was an air of confidence.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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“Pecker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pecker. Accessed 14 May. 2025.

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