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
On Thursday, before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Kimmel poked fun at the event on his late night show, sharing faux remarks for his own dinner.
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
The host also poked fun at the Trumps’ living separately despite being married for 22 years.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
LeBron James poked the ball away from Houston’s Reed Sheppard in the backcourt.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
That was before Marcus Smart came up with a steal and got fouled attempting a 3-point shot; and before LeBron James poked the ball away from Rockets guard Reed Sheppard before getting the ball back to sink a game-tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Well out of place, an aggressive Rakell jostled the puck free and poked in an empty-netter for the 2-0 lead for Pittsburgh's first multigoal lead of the series.
—Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The couple poked fun at the social media conversation surrounding them in an Instagram Reel.
—Athena Sobhan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Murray was forced to heave a 45-footer at the shot clock buzzer after having the ball poked away with two minutes left — a rare example of a Nuggets possession that didn’t generate an open shot down the stretch.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
McKenzie set up an interview with SBF at the height of his wealth and prestige and poked holes in the kingpin’s arguments in favor of crypto.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
The host also poked fun at the Trumps’ living separately despite being married for 22 years.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
LeBron James poked the ball away from Houston’s Reed Sheppard in the backcourt.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
That was before Marcus Smart came up with a steal and got fouled attempting a 3-point shot; and before LeBron James poked the ball away from Rockets guard Reed Sheppard before getting the ball back to sink a game-tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Well out of place, an aggressive Rakell jostled the puck free and poked in an empty-netter for the 2-0 lead for Pittsburgh's first multigoal lead of the series.
—Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The couple poked fun at the social media conversation surrounding them in an Instagram Reel.
—Athena Sobhan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Murray was forced to heave a 45-footer at the shot clock buzzer after having the ball poked away with two minutes left — a rare example of a Nuggets possession that didn’t generate an open shot down the stretch.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
McKenzie set up an interview with SBF at the height of his wealth and prestige and poked holes in the kingpin’s arguments in favor of crypto.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poked
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Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Castle shoved Avdija back before referees and players from both teams interfered.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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When officers attempted to have Michael Barrientes Vela back away, his brothers interfered.—
Gabriella Ybarra,
San Antonio Express-News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Their first meeting in 2015, a tactical Mayweather victory in one of the most lucrative bouts in boxing history, has lingered as a stubborn footnote in Pacquiao’s otherwise untouchable résumé.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The sauce, poured tableside, gave a spicy kick to the dish, and the heat of the serranos lingered on the palate.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Baselitz was charged with offending public morality; the case dragged on for two years before being dismissed, but his reputation was cemented.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 May 2026
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But whether this person galumphed, ambled, or dragged herself up the trail is a matter of what subtleties her movement suggested to you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Angelenos’ eyes bulged at the $1,500-a-head price tag.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Giants’ position really, really messed us up in trying to even negotiate with Oakland.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Rock Hall just messed this one up.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The attendant and one of the passengers worked together at prying open the baggage compartment door while the other passenger crawled around the floor, searching in the thick smoke for a cellphone to try to use as a flashlight, according to the statement transcripts.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Two roaches crawled on a rice bin.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Every scene that would otherwise communicate pandemonium is rendered in the language of sub-Ryan Murphy slop, as if a movie whose production costs reportedly crept toward $200 million could only afford a few extras at a time.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since then, the Phillies have gone 3-15, and the Giants have crept back into the land of the living.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Poked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poked. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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