as in loads
a considerable amount
now you're in a peck of trouble
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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
the bird continued to peck the suet cake intently
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Recent Examples of peck
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
Premiere with First Impression Rose Twist Grant Ellis kicked off the newest season of the franchise by matching Graziadei and Shallcross’ number, although a quick peck with an eighth woman arguably put him at the top.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2024
The face-recognition camera and a fingerprint reader on the bottom row of the keyboard give you two ways, with Windows Hello, to skip pecking in passwords.
—PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Finally, with minor cajoling from the girls, Lochlan walks over to Saxon and gives him a peck on the lips.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
Premiere with First Impression Rose Twist Grant Ellis kicked off the newest season of the franchise by matching Graziadei and Shallcross’ number, although a quick peck with an eighth woman arguably put him at the top.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
Not quite managing to peck into the top 5 is Lionsgate’s reboot of The Crow at number 8.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2024
The face-recognition camera and a fingerprint reader on the bottom row of the keyboard give you two ways, with Windows Hello, to skip pecking in passwords.
—PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peck
Verb
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Nearby attractions: People watch at Rio de Janeiro park, nibble on a fresh pastry from Rosetta bakery, and dive into current exhibitions at OMR Gallery.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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Same story with a hot and sour short rib curry, the chunky, tamarind-tart braising medium beguiling long after the bones have been nibbled bare.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Austin’s father, Jeff Metcalf, said he was stabbed in the heart and died in his twin brother’s arms.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2025
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Police said evidence found at the scene indicated the man was stabbed near a bus stop in the 100 block of 11th Street.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s a rework of the social systems, an English-speaking announcer, a new map for Last Hero and tons of balance changes.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Palmer put her hosting talents to work for the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles on April 8 and channeled the Little Mermaid with long curls that flowed all the way down her back, hitting just above her hips with tons of volume and texture.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Even when bottled on its own in the 1980s, it was often picked late and sold in a long, slender bottle similar to riesling’s suggested sweetness, Ogilvie Merwin Vintners co-owner and director of production David Ogilvie said.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Players such as Milwaukee Brewers draft pick Griffin Tobias graduated, but returnees include senior third baseman Ryder Fernandez (Purdue Northwest), senior outfielder Drew Kosteba (Purdue Northwest), sophomore shortstop Parker Robinson and senior pitcher Josh Flores (Kentucky).—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sprinkle salt and pepper on and toss until the spears are lightly coated in oil. Spread them out in a single layer on the pan. Bake just until the base of a stalk is easily pierced.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Bake just until the base of a stalk is easily pierced.—
Tribune News Service,
Denver Post,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All members who lost access to more than two dozen major hospitals in the Metroplex on Tuesday once again have in-network access to Southwestern’s medical facilities, and the coverage is retroactive, Blue Cross Blue Shield said.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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Democrats were intent on making the effort as politically painful as possible, with action on some two dozen amendments to the package that GOP senators will have to defend before next year’s midterm elections.—
Time,
Time,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the crash, something punctured Shiffrin’s side and caused severe trauma to her oblique muscles.—
Pat Graham,
The Denver Post,
24 Mar. 2025
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At the apex of the Western Conference standings sits the imposing Jets, who have run roughshod over all comers throughout the season and punctured the Canucks convincingly with a 6-1 victory in their only meeting of the year so far.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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And even still, that can be a progressive tax that, in theory, would take a larger chunk of revenue from those who have more property and have more wealth than those who lack it.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Catch up quick: The concept of ripping a bagel chunk and dipping it into a cream cheese container feels wrong.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Peck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peck. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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