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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4
as in dragged
to move slowly
they were just poking along home
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Recent Examples of poked
Other skits poked fun at the popularity of viral hippo Moo Deng.
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
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Raquel Rodriguez interfered, causing Morgan to strike Jax with her WWE Women’s World Championship.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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The ranger alleged that Dorsett had interfered and obstructed him from performing his law enforcement duties.Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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The split was not amicable, and hard feelings lingered.Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
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As Helene lingered in the region, Augusta saw some of the heaviest rainfall in the state, totaling 12 to 15 inches — about four months’ worth of rain in just two days.Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
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The board was shuffled to be more Altman-friendly and several directors who opposed him were forced out.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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Paramount shuffled the dates for several other 2025 films.Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Poked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poked. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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