as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
the poking pace of the repair work has put everything way behind schedule
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1
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
saw his head poking through the window
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2
as in messing
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
told him to stop poking into other people's business
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as in crawling
to move or act slowly
just poked around all morning and didn't accomplish much
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as in dragging
to move slowly
they were just poking along home
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Recent Examples of poking
Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Take Kule’s for example—the red stripes would look so chic poking out from beneath a tonal knit or ladylike jacket.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
No leader wants to be like the movie Office Space, famous for poking fun at the flaws of the 1990s workplace cube farms and non-welcoming vibes.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In fact, fresh green daylily shoots were poking out of the soil just days after the top leaves were charred.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
In the second assassination attempt in West Palm Beach, authorities said Ryan Wesley Routh was captured after a Secret Service agent saw the barrel of a rifle poking out from trees.
—Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
So casual was Miller’s turn–Calvin Klein boxers poking out from the waistband of her jeans, sleeves rolled up to the elbows in a tomboyish gesture–that her boyfriend, Oli Green, was inspired to recreate the look.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
During the investigation into her disappearance, investigators began poking holes in her claims.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Several other TikTok users have posted skits poking fun at Grande and Erivo’s emotional interviews, garnering millions of views.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Only two small wedges are visible, poking up through the ground at adjacent graves.
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The film eschews traditional dramatic structures, unfolding episodically at a leisurely pace while Karoline struggles to keep her life from completely derailing.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
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Wild at Tart, is the place for a leisurely lunch with a variety of sharing plates focussed on a sustainable and seasonal approach.Michele Robson, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The attack was foiled when a Secret Service agent spotted a firearm protruding from the bushes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There's a place for elaborate garlands, flameless candles, and feathery plumes protruding from Christmas trees.Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Wi-Fi will always be slow and the gossip will always be fast.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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Snow has been slow to arrive in Big Bear this year, but the long-term forecast calls for big changes.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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One of my personal favorite characters is Liz, Jimmy and Alice’s interfering neighbor.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejected accusations that Moscow is interfering in Moldova’s political process.Christian Edwards, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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The prostrate or creeping forms are less winter hardy but only grow 8-10 inches tall but cascade along the ground.Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Defenders now have to respect his pull-up game, creeping closer to contest.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition, both received the Order of the British Empire in different years (2003 and 2017, respectively), and some tabloid media are shuffling the possibility of their knighthood.Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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James has been shuffling between the Lakers and the G League as Los Angeles tries to work out a plan to give him time for development.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
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Some fans say folk purists were booing because Dylan was playing electric, while others say the ruckus was merely over the distorted sound.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Georgia, playing in its second Hoopsgiving event this year, made a VII Group trip to Italy in July 2023.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Poking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poking. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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