Synonyms of picking the brains of

picking the brains of

phrase

present participle of pick the brains of

as in interrogating

to put a series of questions to

The conference presented an opportunity to pick the brains of some of the world's greatest scientists.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogating
• questioning
• examining
• giving the third degree to
• pumping
• grilling
• catechizing
• quizzing
• querying
• sweating
• debriefing
• harassing
• annoying
• cross-questioning
• pestering
• polling
• cross-examining
• hounding
• canvassing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of picking the brains of

As Garcia climbed through the ranks, racing around the country and eventually overseas, his father began picking the brains of veteran racers and sports psychologists. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026