Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: poking

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

A meek stick to indicate an open manhole and dotted iron rods poking out make the road dangerous here.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/slow-pace-of-ugd-work-tests-the-patience-of-railar-nagar-residents/article66557449.ece

And that’s on top of a solid 20 minutes of poking around to see how this process actually works.

Source: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2024326/corsair-k70-pro-max-keyboard-review.html

As much as poking fun at toilet noises will entertain his younger guests, Trenwith is an accomplished enough actor to speak to both sides of an audience.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8068877/meet-an-expert-on-arty-farty-parties/?src=rss

By that I mean, we're going to just keep poking at the bear until something breaks, okay?

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4621624-s-and-p-500-rally-dia-vs-qqq-perma-realism-and-tech-giants-important-earnings?source=feed_all_articles

Christmas Eve in the year 2000, my family went out to see a movie (which one, I can’t remember) and afterwards, we spent some time poking around in the surrounding shopping complex.

Source: https://kotaku.com/favorite-gaming-christmas-gifts-gamecube-snes-zelda-1851128356

DeBose even deleted her Twitter account but later liked an Instagram post poking fun at her rap.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/02/21/ariana-debose-becomes-meme-after-cringe-bafta-performance/

Fast-forward to last month, and Jaclyn caused a stir online after poking fun at the past lipstick controversy in a pointed TikTok.

Source: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/leylamohammed/jaclyn-hill-reflects-lipstick-controversy-shuts-down-brands

Guay fired a shot from the top of the point that found Pyne, who knotted the game at three by poking the puck past UConn goaltender Tia Chan.

Source: https://www.bcheights.com/2023/02/25/boston-college-womens-hockey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boston-college-womens-hockey

Heyman got on the end of a brutal back pass from Cannon Clough two minutes later, poking the ball past Worth before Maher tucked home a penalty three minutes later won by Hughes’ clever footwork.

Source: https://canberraweekly.com.au/canberra-united-smash-newcastle-3-0-to-end-shaky-alw-form/

However, she is really good at poking fun at her son and teasing him for his shirt choice.

Source: https://collider.com/best-super-bowl-commercials-2023/

I don't think I've ever been to a show quite so casual and relaxed - Katie didn't mind people in the audience shouting out to her and she kept poking fun at herself when she got distracted during the question section.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/katie-price-insists-there-no-31406325

“I know you’ve got a lot of problems out here, but your governor is very concerned about what we are doing in Florida … so I figured I had to come by,” DeSantis at the California event, poking at local Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).

Source: https://www.onnradio.com/2023/03/06/desantis-blasts-leftist-politicians-touts-floridas-massive-gains-in-california-speech/

Instead, Gurman suggests users want "as much information as possible with the least amount of poking around."

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/wwdc-2023-watchos-10-tipped-bring-back-ios-like-widgets-apple-watch-1715545

It began with an awkward preshow hosted by Ronny Chieng, who soldiered through by poking fun at the marketing around him.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/05/arts/television/chris-rock-netflix.html

It’s a treasure-hunting adventure film, but Bullock’s character is so an adventurer, giving the movie a edge, where it’s both poking fun at the genre while also being a solid entry in it.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/action-adventure-movies-to-watch-like-indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/

LEEUWARDEN, Netherlands — To a din of mooing and the occasional sound of urine hitting the floor, Kees de Koning strolled past a row of pens holding a dozen or so cows, their heads poking through the slats as they chewed on the feed piled below.

Source: https://southafricatoday.net/environment/in-the-clash-over-dutch-farming-europes-future-arrives/

Mavididi sends a bouncing ball into the box and Ndidi makes a nuisance of himself, poking a shot goalwards that beats Travers but sees McNally head away as it looked to cross the line.

Source: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-v-stoke-live-8813303

Michael B. Jordan kicked off the January 28 episode of Saturday Night Live by poking fun at his relationship status during the opening monologue.

Source: https://www.onenewspage.com/n/Entertainment/1zpjuxblak/Michael-Jordan-Talks-His-Breakup-Joining.htm

"Not all heroes wear capes, some don't even wear ties," Susanna then quipped after praising her co-star - poking fun at Martin's laid back style on the ITV show.

Source: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/martin-lewis-stops-itvs-good-8612321