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

Yes, losing two first-round picks at running back was always going to be an issue for Notre Dame. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

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