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pokes

  • present tense form
    of poke (3rd person singular).
    poke
    verb (used with object)
    to prod or push, especially with something narrow or pointed, such as a finger, elbow, stick, etc..

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A willowy, effervescent presence onstage, in video and in person, Dean pokes fun at herself often.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

"She just gets very curious about my guitars and just kind of pokes around, "Antonic added.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently isn’t amused by a new board game that pokes fun at the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s reputation for garnering foul calls at the hint of contact by an opposing player.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

There’s a single-panel comic by the artist Paul Noth that pokes fun at researchers’ meek attempts.

From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2026

The corner of the postcard pokes into my stomach, but I mask my discomfort with a smile.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller