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picks on

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

VERB

nag

Synonyms

STRONGEST

badger bully get at tease torment

WEAK

bait blame carp cavil criticize find fault foment get to goad hector incite instigate pick at provoke quibble start

Example Sentences

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Washington has the least experienced team in the league, keeping all six of their draft picks on the roster.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Against that backdrop, asset managers are buying selectively, with picks on the idiosyncratic side.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

He will announce those at 16:00 BST on Wednesday, 27 August, a month out from the 45th staging of the biennial contest against Europe, whose captain Luke Donald will name his picks on 1 September.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

An uncommon sight across the league, the Sparks kept all three of their recent draft picks on the roster.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

“Roy says he picks on everybody,” Mrs. Eberhardt said.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen