as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
the poking pace of the repair work has put everything way behind schedule
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1
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
saw his head poking through the window
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2
as in messing
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 crawling
to move or act slowly
just poked around all morning and didn't accomplish much
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as in dragging
to move slowly
they were just poking along home
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Recent Examples of poking
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Cast member Bowen Yang appeared dressed as a drone alongside segment host Michael Che, poking fun at the mystery which has left lawmakers and the public demanding answers from government agencies.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The professional wrestler also gave a direct response to a user who appeared to be poking fun at people’s criticisms that her edibles were too accessible to the dog.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Loughlin also notably appeared on an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm earlier this year, playing a parody of herself and even poking fun at her felony conviction.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Only last year, one Texas woman found a rattlesnake lurking in her toilet, and another also found a rat snake poking out from the U-bend.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
While mowing the lawn back in September, a homeowner in Orange County, New York, spotted strange objects poking through the plants.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Heigl says that even her sister has been poking fun at her perimenopause journey.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Only two small wedges are visible, poking up through the ground at adjacent graves.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
That very night, British troops heard Germans singing carols and saw decorations poking up from the opposite trenches.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Cast member Bowen Yang appeared dressed as a drone alongside segment host Michael Che, poking fun at the mystery which has left lawmakers and the public demanding answers from government agencies.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The professional wrestler also gave a direct response to a user who appeared to be poking fun at people’s criticisms that her edibles were too accessible to the dog.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Loughlin also notably appeared on an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm earlier this year, playing a parody of herself and even poking fun at her felony conviction.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Only last year, one Texas woman found a rattlesnake lurking in her toilet, and another also found a rat snake poking out from the U-bend.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
While mowing the lawn back in September, a homeowner in Orange County, New York, spotted strange objects poking through the plants.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Heigl says that even her sister has been poking fun at her perimenopause journey.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Only two small wedges are visible, poking up through the ground at adjacent graves.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poking
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Hope & Main This downtown Providence mainstay, steps from The Beatrice, is the first stop each morning for locals who take advantage of convenient grab-and-go items or sit down for a more leisurely breakfast.Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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And what could be more leisurely than snacking on caviar during the holiday break?Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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While tending to their garden this fall, homeowners in upstate New York spotted what appeared to be two giant teeth protruding from the soil, partially concealed by plant fronds.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to the news release, the mastodon jaw was found protruding from the topsoil, which caught the homeowner's attention.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Despite these efforts, progress has been slow, and concerns about systemic challenges persist.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Snow has been slow to arrive in Big Bear this year, but the long-term forecast calls for big changes.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The method could extend to electromagnetic waves for improving radar and telecommunication systems to prevent unwanted reflections from interfering and causing signal losses.Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
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One of my personal favorite characters is Liz, Jimmy and Alice’s interfering neighbor.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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As the drone closes in, the Russian can be seen creeping forward toward the Ukrainian lines, apparently unaware of the danger overhead.Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Taking a new job at the love testing institute, Anna meets Amir and her already creeping doubts grow larger.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sunday will remain mild with highs near 52 and lingering rain chances.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the days since, many people have reported unsafe road conditions and lingering snow — along with uncollected leaf piles from fall leaf collection that were scattered back onto their yards by the snowplows, the council members said.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the $12 billion decline in his fortune has more to do with asset shuffling than stock price movement.Julie Goldenberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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James has been shuffling back and forth between the NBA and the G League.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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As the Lightning enter the NHL’s three-day holiday break, Cooper said playing the Panthers on back-to-back nights was a great team-building opportunity after an early-season schedule that was light on Atlantic Division opponents.Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The holiday break is coming at the wrong time for the Penguins, who are playing easily their best hockey of the season.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Poking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poking. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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