poke
verb (used with object)
to prod or push, especially with something narrow or pointed, such as a finger, elbow, stick, etc..
pokes
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present tense formof poke (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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As Ashim pokes through her things—a Penguin edition of new American plays, records by Joan Baez and the Rolling Stones—he finds himself increasingly bewitched.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
This accent change is also something Kennedy gifts to Róisín and the book pokes at the very pronunciation of her name, "Rawsheen" in the north, but "Rowsheen" in the south.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
In one, a female marmot known as “1” chases away a curious male named “G” as he pokes around her burrow, screeching as they go.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
"She just gets very curious about my guitars and just kind of pokes around, "Antonic added.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Dad pokes his head back into the room.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
