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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poke (around)
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Left-hander Tanner Scott was called in to replace Treinen, and Stammen replaced the left-handed-hitting Sheets with Ramón Laureano, who sent a line drive to left field that Hernandez ran down in front of the wall to end the inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026 -
Happy tears ran down her face at what appeared to be a celebration for the couple, complete with cupcakes, balloons and a live band.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The point of trans lit is to find out what literature can do.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Also know that beach chairs, umbrellas, parking, and resort fees can add up quickly, and some guests might find the historic rooms to be more charming than luxurious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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In a video message shared to YouTube by the World Parkinson Coalition, the legendary actress addressed attendees of the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress and spoke about the importance of continuing efforts to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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This may seem in stark opposition to the aforementioned acoustic piety, but these dueling approaches form a beautiful medley of opposites, placing all things human right alongside all things divine, as Christophe attempts to ascertain the nature of both.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Barber further added that the project aims to ascertain if humanoid robots in general can be part of a permanent renovation team, add value to the project, and operate safely in sites that are hectic by nature.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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The center, located at 7040 Independent Parkway, is also accused of failing to report this incident and other ones to the state in accordance with state law.—
Lina Ruiz
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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That’s where the art galleries and vendors selling Cuban memorabilia are located in CubaNostalgia.—
Sarah Moreno
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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No chemical leaks have been detected at the site, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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For some specific cancer types, there may not have been enough patients represented to detect statistically significant differences.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The president didn't learn from his interventions in GOP primaries ahead of the 2022 midterms.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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Research shows that a strong, positive school climate can actually buffer students against the negative effects of poverty on learning.—
Linda Darling-Hammond,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Without the co-op, Fiebig never would’ve discovered the sport.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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In August 2023, doctors discovered that her months of chest pain, shortness of breath and an elevated heart rate were actually caused by tumors pressing against her trachea, heart and arteries, leading to a stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Poke (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poke%20%28around%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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