poke
verb (used with object)
to prod or push, especially with something narrow or pointed, such as a finger, elbow, stick, etc..
will poke
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future tenseof poke.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Her advice: Use 12-inch wooden labels that will poke out from the contents, instead of the smaller ones, for an easy-to-read map of what’s where.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
And so I was observing in terms of my own life that I have friends who will poke fun at me for doing things that are autistic.
From Salon ● May 14, 2023
Whenever Herbert hits a bad shot, Stick will poke the competitive bear.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 2023
Where I will poke a hole in it is that it still involves stroke play!
From Golf Digest ● May 7, 2020
So another doctor will poke and prod and then send me to someone else.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
