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Definitions

pick at

VERB
nag, provoke
Synonyms
WEAK
badger bait blame bully carp cavil criticize find fault foment get at get to goad hector incite instigate quibble start tease torment
Antonyms
WEAK
compliment praise

Example Sentences

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Thanks to its record and growth prospects, Alibaba stock is a top pick at Jefferies.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

The Lakers didn’t have a first-round pick, but they have a second-round pick at No. 55.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

The Broncos shut out the Kansas City Chiefs back-ups to punch their play-off ticket, while the Tennessee Titans finished bottom of the entire NFL to win the first pick at the next draft.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2025

Vance said Trump had weighed announcing Vance as his VP pick at the Butler rally but ultimately decided to hold off.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024

Ivy doesn't touch the food, but I pick at it.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.