1
as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
saw his head poking through the window
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2
as in interfered
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
told him to stop poking into other people's business
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as in lingered
to move or act slowly
just poked around all morning and didn't accomplish much
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as in dragged
to move slowly
they were just poking along home
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Recent Examples of poked
During her acceptance speech last year for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, the actress poked fun at her own success.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
No movie poked holes in the stereotypical puffy rock-star ego more effectively than Spinal Tap did, and there are legions of fans who have the film almost completely memorized.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
During the episode, Johansson became SNL‘s most frequent female host, and her opening monologue poked fun at potential cast departures for next season.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
While some people argued that the photo was degrading to women, Carpenter stood by the photo and poked fun at the controversy while sharing alternate album covers.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Others poked fun at the situation, especially hearing that the cat was taken to the vet following the incident and received medication.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Mookie Betts poked a two-strike slider to center field for a single as part of the Dodgers’ rally in the first inning, with two other walks helping to load the bases for what appeared to be a Teoscar Hernández grand slam.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Artistic director Richard Carsey poked his head into her cubicle and told her, with a deadpan expression, your mother is going to call you.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Martin seemingly poked fun at the viral moment days later.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
No movie poked holes in the stereotypical puffy rock-star ego more effectively than Spinal Tap did, and there are legions of fans who have the film almost completely memorized.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
During the episode, Johansson became SNL‘s most frequent female host, and her opening monologue poked fun at potential cast departures for next season.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
While some people argued that the photo was degrading to women, Carpenter stood by the photo and poked fun at the controversy while sharing alternate album covers.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Others poked fun at the situation, especially hearing that the cat was taken to the vet following the incident and received medication.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Mookie Betts poked a two-strike slider to center field for a single as part of the Dodgers’ rally in the first inning, with two other walks helping to load the bases for what appeared to be a Teoscar Hernández grand slam.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Artistic director Richard Carsey poked his head into her cubicle and told her, with a deadpan expression, your mother is going to call you.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Martin seemingly poked fun at the viral moment days later.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poked
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Another El Grande interfered, and El Grande Americano locked Dragon Lee in a submission for the win.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But the coach allegedly interfered in that meeting too.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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When smoke exposure was higher, more people died — and the impacts lingered, with the death rate remaining elevated for as many as three years beyond the smoke.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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While wolves may have lingered near human camps, dogs took this relationship a step further.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Security reviews and App Store approvals dragged far longer than the five-week YC sprint.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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After lengthy negotiations that dragged on for the past several months, the 38-year-old Argentine legend and Inter Miami have agreed to terms on a new multiyear contract, according to a source with knowledge of the deal.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The internet already messed her up pretty good.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The internet already messed her up pretty good.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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In commemoration of World War II, a creaky old Sherman tank crawled past half-empty bleachers, and the Korean War was honored with a short video.—
Seth Harp,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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His satirical conservative anchorman then crawled out from behind the Late Show desk and basked in the corresponding cheers as the Colbert Report theme song played.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the meantime, floodwaters crept closer and closer to her place.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
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Inflation has crept higher over the past several months in part because tariffs are – slowly – starting to boost prices.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ten other airlines delayed between one and 19 flights.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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The San Diego City Council voted 6-2 Monday to begin charging parking fees in Balboa Park for the first time, but council members delayed the start date by several months and granted many park users some major concessions.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Kraken shuffled their front office, but didn’t change direction.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The practice schedule has also been shuffled, sleep is being emphasized and the team will travel on a larger plane.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Poked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poked. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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