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Recent Examples of poach
Disney immediately sued YouTube for poaching him, and sued Connolly for breaching his contract.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
More than seven years after his death at age 61, Bourdain remains a cultural force, and a powerful draw for CNN, which poached him from his previous perch at the Travel Channel in 2012.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Kelly was a high-profile hire by the Tigers, poaching him from Notre Dame following the 2021 season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The Titans poached outside linebacker Truman Jones off of the Patriots’ practice squad, according to his agent, Joe Linta.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
More than seven years after his death at age 61, Bourdain remains a cultural force, and a powerful draw for CNN, which poached him from his previous perch at the Travel Channel in 2012.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Kelly was a high-profile hire by the Tigers, poaching him from Notre Dame following the 2021 season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The Titans poached outside linebacker Truman Jones off of the Patriots’ practice squad, according to his agent, Joe Linta.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poach
Verb
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They’re boiled and rolled in breadcrumbs browned in butter, topped with powdered sugar, and served warm.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Freeze extra for later, sans any pasta, which is better when freshly boiled.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Le Creuset Signature Oval Dutch Oven Large enough to simmer soup or sear roasts for the entire family and then some, this Dutch oven is a great multipurpose tool to have on hand.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Liz’s role in The Change brings simmering conflicts to the surface, unraveling the fabric of the family just as the nation itself stands on edge during an alarming and challenging time of uncertainty.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Poach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poach. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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