plucks 1 of 2

plural of pluck
as in tugs
the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force a quick pluck pulled the hair right out

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plucks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pluck

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Recent Examples of plucks
Verb
The dog jumps up and plucks the burger from her—a move that left viewers stunned and amused by the canine's flawless execution. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 There may be even greater reasons to put an ad that plucks the heartstrings in front of a broader crowd. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plucks
Noun
  • Less obvious is how the Earth itself tugs at the solid rocky surface of the moon.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Firefly makes rockets, space tugs and lunar landers.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And now, one such creation slithers, squeezes, and twists through the narrowest corners.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The surgeon withdraws the balloon and then squeezes the implant in through a sterile funnel before closing the incision.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Chrome faucets, brushed brass pulls, and tile counters sparkle without overwhelming the rustic base.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Make sure to clean and polish knobs and pulls.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Linda hustles the two of them to a nearby motel whose only employees are a surly young goth attendant (a glowering Ivy Wolk) and a sympathetic, mildly flirty super (A$AP Rocky, laidback and breezy).
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
  • For somebody who’d allegedly prefer a life of leisure, Phoebe Robinson sure hustles.
    Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Even though the defeat stings, all the Hurricanes’ goals are still there for the taking.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • But for Hovland, the lingering frustration of missing Sunday singles and watching Harris English sit out for no fault of his own still stings.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Robbie and Jayson have a furious battle, but Jayson sticks the fatal knife stab before fleeing.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The cast delivers in terms of performances, and Ashleigh Cummings sticks the landing as the protagonist who must turn her abductors against each other in order to get out alive.
    Vanessa Maki, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Chinese exports growth beats expectations.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The nature of his creation may be horrific, but his heart beats the same as ours.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Plucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plucks. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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