PECKS (AT) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

pecks (at)

verb

present tense third-person singular of peck (at)

as in picks at

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders kept pecking at their prodigal daughter to get off the couch and to start looking for a job

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This spring, Anthropic let the robot dogs out again, but this time, an improved Claude worked alone.

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Canine transmissible venereal tumor, or CTVT, is a genital cancer that dogs pass to one another during mating.

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When Sita begs Rama to follow a demon disguised as a beautiful golden deer, Rama draws a magical protective circle around the princess and instructs her to stay within the circle’s borders.

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The actress is an enormously entertaining presence, and the premise practically begs for an explosive music video finale.

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