POKING (AROUND) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

poking (around)

verb

present participle of poke (around)

as in hitting (on or upon)

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As the officers recall the incident, Hondo focuses on finding out who the mole is and how to proceed with this information.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
The former Late Show host recounted finding out his show had been cancelled during the appearance.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of finding out

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The dress was crafted with contrasting fabrics, pairing a firmer, structured bodice with a plunging neckline and buttons running down the front placket with a softer skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Tammy Faye stuck by Bakker, often with tears running down her mascara, even as many saw his downfall as a fitting symbol of the greed and hypocrisy of the 1980s.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

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Last month, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the 4th Circuit had prematurely halted the rule, finding that the FCC must issue a decision on the Democratic candidates’ petition for review before the appeals court can get involved.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
The power of finding joy and hope through adversity is also a big lesson.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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poking (around)

poking fun at

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