Synonyms of picks at

picks at

phrase

present tense third-person singular of pick at

as in pecks (at)

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders

Stop picking at your sister.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pecks (at)
• dogs
• begs
• urges
• hounds
• needles
• henpecks
• bothers
• nags
• carps (at)
• annoys
• pushes
• yaps (at)
• badgers
• fusses (about or over)
• plagues
• spurs
• eggs
• rides
• bugs
• incites
• harasses
• pressures
• prompts
• irks
• baits
• exhorts
• chivies
• hassles
• insists
• pesters
• coaxes
• harries
• goads
• vexes
• nitpicks
• blandishes
• wheedles
• pleads
• prods
• importunes
• cajoles
• presses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• recommends
• praises
• commends
• builds up
• extols
• applauds
• lauds
• touts
• eulogizes
• acclaims

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of picks at

Save up to 65 percent on our top picks at Amazon, starting at $15. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Grab the Dream Pairs style for $23—its lowest price all month—and check out more budget-friendly picks at Amazon, below. — Eden Lichterman, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Keep reading to learn more about how to style fall boots and shop our top picks at Amazon’s fashion department starting at $30. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

But Emmys night seems especially far away in our rustic setting, as Russell picks at a small charcuterie plate and Rhys tells dishy stories about his early career. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Here’s a breakdown of the best protein and coffee picks at Dollar Tree, based on recommendations from food and nutrition writers who have combed the aisles themselves. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

After picking the Wolverines over Penn State and Minnesota in June, Emedobi will look to join the list of moldable edge prospects who became NFL Draft picks at Michigan. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 July 2026