100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "poke"

Definition

Poke (verb): To prod or jab someone or something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object; to touch lightly in order to get attention or to cause a reaction.

Synonyms

• Jab
• Prod
• Nudge
• Touch
• Poke at
• Dig
• Prick
• Stab

Antonyms

• Withdraw
• Recede
• Ignore
• Avoid
• Retreat

Examples

1. She gently poked him to wake him up.
2. The cat likes to poke its paws under the door.
3. He poked the fire to make it burn brighter.
4. She decided to poke around in the attic for old photographs.
5. The child poked his finger into the cake to see if it was done.
6. I saw him poke his head out of the window.
7. Please don't poke at the screen; it might break.
8. The teacher poked fun at his own mistakes.
9. He poked his friend to get her attention during the movie.
10. The dog poked its nose into the bushes searching for a squirrel.
11. She poked a hole in the paper with a pencil.
12. I can't believe you would poke fun at someone’s outfit.
13. Don’t poke around in other people’s business.
14. The explorer poked the dense foliage with a stick.
15. He poked the balloon to see if it was still inflated.
16. The toddler poked the bubble with curiosity.
17. She poked through her bag looking for her keys.
18. I could see him poke his head above the crowd.
19. The artist poked at the canvas with her brush.
20. He poked her shoulder to see if she was paying attention.
21. The scientist poked the specimen with a needle.
22. She poked the bear with a stick in a daring move.
23. They poked their heads into the room to see what was happening.
24. The waiter poked the dessert with a fork to check if it was warm.
25. I accidentally poked my eye with my finger.
26. The kids poked around the playground after school.
27. He poked the ground with a stick, searching for worms.
28. She poked her friend in the ribs to get a laugh.
29. The teacher poked the book with her pen to emphasize a point.
30. I watched him poke the bear with a stick in the zoo.
31. The curious child poked the strange-looking fruit.
32. She poked fun at his terrible dance moves.
33. He poked his fingers into the soft soil.
34. The chef poked at the steak to check for doneness.
35. The curious dog poked its snout into the laundry basket.
36. She poked her head into the meeting to see what was happening.
37. He poked around the house looking for his lost wallet.
38. I couldn’t resist poking the soft marshmallow.
39. They poked their noses into the mystery novel.
40. She poked the pie with a knife to see if it was baked.
41. He poked his finger into the air to indicate he had a question.
42. The children poked at the snowman they built.
43. I could feel something poke me in the back.
44. She poked the bear statue in the park.
45. He poked the water with a stick to see if it was warm.
46. They poked their heads out of the tent to see the stars.
47. She poked the balloon until it popped.
48. The detective poked around the crime scene for clues.
49. He poked his finger into the cream to taste it.
50. She poked the sleeping dog to see if it would wake up.
51. He poked the cake with a toothpick to check for doneness.
52. The toddler poked his cousin to annoy him.
53. She poked her eyes wide open in disbelief.
54. The bird poked its beak into the nest.
55. He poked the computer screen in frustration.
56. The children poked at the ice in the pond.
57. I saw him poke his finger at the map.
58. She poked a hole in the paper with a pen.
59. He poked the cardboard box to see what was inside.
60. The cat poked its paw at the toy mouse.
61. She poked the balloon to see if it would float.
62. He poked the fish tank with a stick.
63. The kids poked each other during the movie.
64. I poke my finger at the screen to select an option.
65. She poked her head into the fridge to grab a snack.
66. He poked the machine to see if it was still working.
67. The teacher poked the student with a pencil to get his attention.
68. I just wanted to poke around and see what was new.
69. She poked her finger into the chocolate to taste it.
70. The cat poked its head out from under the bed.
71. He poked the ice cream to see if it was melted.
72. The dog poked its nose into the bag of treats.
73. She poked her friend with a stick to get a reaction.
74. The child poked holes in the paper with a fork.
75. He could feel something poke him from behind.
76. She poked the candle to see if it was lit.
77. They poked fun at his new haircut.
78. I poked my way through the crowded room.
79. The explorer poked the mysterious cave with a spear.
80. He poked the ground to check if it was solid.
81. The puppy poked its head out of the box.
82. She poked her finger into the frosting on the cake.
83. He poked the balloon until it burst.
84. The kids poked each other during the game.
85. I watched as he poked the snow to see if it was deep.
86. She poked around the kitchen looking for a snack.
87. He poked the jelly with a spoon to see if it was set.
88. The detective poked around for evidence.
89. I could see him poke his finger into the air.
90. She poked fun at her brother's jokes.
91. He poked the sand with a stick at the beach.
92. The dog poked its nose into the flower bed.
93. She poked the paper to see if it was dry.
94. He poked his head over the fence to see the garden.
95. They poked each other during the meeting.
96. I poked my finger at the screen to scroll down.
97. She poked the dough to see if it was ready.
98. The children poked at the snowman trying to reshape it.
99. He poked the box to see if it was empty.
100. She poked her friend to remind her of the meeting.