poke into

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check comb examine explore go through hunt hunt for inspect investigate look probe ransack scan scour scout scrutinize seek sift

STRONG

beat ferret forage frisk grope grub inquire prospect pry quest rake root rummage study

WEAK

beat about cast about chase after go in quest of go over with a fine-tooth comb gun for leave no stone unturned look for look high and low look over rifle through run down shake down smell around track down turn inside out turn upside down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect overlook

STRONG

cover

WEAK

find

Example Sentences

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Won’t someone, even an inessential young reporter played by Myha’la, poke into the alleged scam?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

With a screwdriver or an awl, poke into the wood; if it goes in more than ⅛ inch, rot has probably begun.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2022

Then use the pointy end of a paper clip or safety pin to scrape any narrow notches and gently poke into the clogged ignition port or burner holes, which is where the gas comes out.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2022

Kilmarnock ought to have halved the deficit when a set-piece fell at the feet of Nicke Kabamba six yards out, but he could only poke into the hands of Hazard.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2020

He flopped down on his mattress, letting its itchy stuffing feathers poke into his back as he glared at the ceiling and tried to figure out how it had all gone wrong so fast.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

poke into

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