Synonyms of poach

poach

verb

ˈpōch 

as in to boil

to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam

poaching fish in a stock flavored with white wine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boil
• simmer
• stew
• parboil
• coddle
• steam
• braise
• smother
• scald
• pressure-cook
• fricassee
• reboil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of poach

Commissioner Alex Fernandez, meanwhile, said the database could help competitors in the public and private sectors poach Miami Beach employees to work elsewhere. — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Authorities said the poaching suspects were apprehended after wildlife officers found them while on night patrol. — Seamus Bozeman, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Front Office Sports reported in April that firms were offering seven-figures in annual compensation to poach top lawyers, with some packages exceeded $10 million. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026

OpenAI has aggressively poached top current and former Apple leadership and engineering talent, primarily to build a dedicated hardware division. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 July 2026