poke
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
It’s easy to poke fun at government data or even to doubt its accuracy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Tape it down over the square and use a pin or needle to poke a hole in the middle of the foil.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Despite there being “plenty to poke fun at,” they note that it’s tough to dismiss SpaceX given its track record and the potential payoff of its plans.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Saltires won't droop down hotels or poke out car windows, McGinn's name won't keep them up at night and cones will no longer land on any statues.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
I swerve slightly to the right to avoid a series of large, jagged rocks that poke out from the sand.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
Sally even pokes fun at their past, comparing their current journey to the previous film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
Those pokes have been rarely needed this season.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
While details about “The New One’s” story remain under wraps, the studio did offer attendees a glimpse of the film with a new trailer that pokes fun at the current state of the industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
There’s a single-panel comic by the artist Paul Noth that pokes fun at researchers’ meek attempts.
From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2026
He indicates the mast-like pole that pokes out at the front of the ship, like Pinocchio’s nose after the second or third lie.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
The volunteer had barely put down the tomato when a small beak poked out from a bush and dashed towards it in an abandoned garden in fire-ravaged southwest France.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Sheep in the Box” suggests that, not long from now, these psychic wounds may be poked anew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Captain Karl-Heinz Rummenigge poked home in the 74th minute and substitute Rudi Voller levelled soon after from another corner.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Technical search cameras are especially useful because they can be poked into holes that are hard to access.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
But then Ba poked his head around to Ma on the other side of the pillar.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
At one protest, the cyclists were poking fun at Moctezuma’s group for being outnumbered, so she began counting how many passing drivers honked their horn in support, versus how many passing cyclists rang their bell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The Arsenal midfielder was notably pink in pre-tournament snaps, with fans on social media poking fun at his beetroot-red face and watch strap tan line.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
This person, and many others, hear the name Erewhon and assume I’m poking fun at it.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
Investors began to wonder whether it was all too good to be true, and started poking holes in the narrative.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
He wheeled out the stool and settled down, poking and prodding Fig’s trembling girth.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing poke
Because of Winn-Dixie
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"On the Menu" and "Find the Adaptations"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
