Words similar to poking

Example sentences for: poking

How can you use “poking” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Erected in the 16th century, it guarded the bay against pirate ships — you can still see the ancient cannons poking through the crenellated walls.
Meanwhile, the editor has wasted far too much time poking around the many byways and cul-de-sacs of Microsoft Word, looking for some quick and dirty solution to this dilemma.
Poking and prodding at contemporary speech and writing, feminists condemn the use of a term identified with one sex or gender to designate all humanity.
They proceeded down stairwell B, poking their heads into every floor and briefly looking for civilians.
Most momentously: When will Theresa tell Garret that she first came poking around his boat because she'd found his letter and already knew the depth of his heart?