poke (around)

verb

Definition of poke (around)next
as in to run down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poke (around)
  1. run down
  2. find out
  3. find
  4. ascertain
  5. locate
  6. detect
  7. learn
  8. discover
Verb
  • The teaser ends on a cryptic note, showing an unknown bloodied woman (played by series newcomer Hilary Swank), running down the side of the road from an unseen threat.
    Abby Monteil, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
  • With cum still in his mouth, Lee pulls himself back up and kisses Allerton deeply before wiping away the remnants of semen running down his chin.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of run down
Verb
  • To find out more about Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control’s services, please visit their website.
    Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • So just sniffing that out and really finding out whether that's a plausible line is really what's on his mind at the moment.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of find out
Verb
  • Teenagers spent an average of 4.8 hours each day on social media platforms, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat found to be the most attractive to younger users.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The New York Police Department set out to find suspects in three separate shootings — including the mayor and the death of one of their own.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of find
Verb
  • Erin identifies the victim as Angel Cruz, the key witness in her case against Ramírez, and quickly ascertains that the whole situation is fishy.
    EW.com, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
  • What experts say Trump is worth Analysts have spent years attempting to ascertain Trump’s precise net worth—and Trump hasn’t helped, by refusing to publish his tax returns over the years.
    Jane Thier, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of ascertain
Verb
  • However, the process is slow due to the time and costs involved in locating each person, obtaining their DNA and testing it.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Naila immediately began calling anyone in Syria who might help locate her sister and her family.
    Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of locate
Verb
  • Officials said the aim is to quickly identify which herds are affected by Type A H5N1, a strain that was detected for the first time in U.S. dairy cows in March.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • But this week, Raw Farm, a large supplier of raw milk products in Fresno, Calif., recalled raw milk and cream after bird flu was detected in retail samples.
    Dani Blum, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of detect
Verb
  • Through the Zillow Owner Dashboard, homeowners can track their property's value, explore pricing options for potential sales and learn about market trends in their area.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Pediatric cardiologists in training will have more physicians to learn from by the two programs combining, Anagnostopoulos and Bartz said.
    Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of learn
Verb
  • Listening is an experience, a uniquely human skill, and one that can help you to discover untapped potential inside your career, your organization, and yourself.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • In our Taste Test series, BA editors conduct blind comparisons to discover the best supermarket staples (like vodka or frozen pizza).
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of discover
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“Poke (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poke%20%28around%29. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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