piking

present participle of pike

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for piking
Verb
  • Because the preliminary Iran deal leaves key details unresolved, further negotiations virtually ensure the agreement remains in flux through the election season — potentially thrusting the talks into the center of the presidential primary campaign.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • Like the tip of a spear thrusting from the London skyline, The Shard has become an appealing landmark for filmmakers over the years.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Cape Verde is not punching above its weight on heart.
    Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Court records reveal he was subsequently arrested for throwing a rock at people, and later for punching someone else.
    Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The post included a picture of a baby’s feet poking out from a blanket.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
  • In Labour circles, there is an old joke poking fun at Burnham’s chameleon-like ability to blend into whichever set of ideas is in vogue on the left at that moment in time.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
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“Piking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piking. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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