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  • present participle of poke.

poking

ADJECTIVE
inquisitive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytical nosy
WEAK
big-eyed challenging forward impertinent inquiring inquisitorial interested intrusive investigative meddlesome meddling peering personal presumptuous probing prying questioning scrutinizing searching sifting snooping speculative
Antonyms
WEAK
incurious indifferent unconcerned uninterested
NOUN
dalliance
Synonyms
STRONG
delay idling loafing playing procrastination toying trifling
WEAK
dabbling delaying dilly-dallying frittering frivoling loitering procrastinating puttering
Antonyms
WEAK
hastening hurrying push rush

Example Sentences

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Poking around online, Johnson found albuterol for $85 with a coupon from GoodRx.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Poking around the Internet allows Ron to rationalize his way into impossible answers.

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2025

Poking and prodding the silicone dummy, Man mimed installing cochlear implants in both ears — similar to the ones that turned them into a self-described “cyborg.”

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

Poking around in the literature, he identified 16 studies that specifically looked at non-contact boxing and mental health.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2023

Poking a hole in the yolk, he watched the yellow goo ooze across his plate.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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