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Recent Examples of poached
Often, the meringues for ile flottante are poached in milk or water, each cooked separately.
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Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
While some reports indicate a downward trend in pangolin trafficking since the COVID-19 pandemic, they are still being poached at an alarming rate across parts of Africa, according to conservationists.
—ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, new Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur poached UM running backs coach Matt Merritt for the same job with Arizona.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers poached him in 2022 with the intention of creating an evaluation process similar to what the Eagles have built.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
State wildlife officials started investigating in November 2024 after a hunter reported finding a buck that appeared to be poached on the base, the agency said in a news release Tuesday.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
After the most recent round of conference realignment, there were questions about top ACC schools being poached.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
Eggs remain acceptable for breakfast, but only if they’re boiled or poached.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Jamie Dimon poached a senior figure from Warren Buffett’s inner circle, and the legendary investor was surprisingly OK with it.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
While some reports indicate a downward trend in pangolin trafficking since the COVID-19 pandemic, they are still being poached at an alarming rate across parts of Africa, according to conservationists.
—ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, new Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur poached UM running backs coach Matt Merritt for the same job with Arizona.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers poached him in 2022 with the intention of creating an evaluation process similar to what the Eagles have built.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
State wildlife officials started investigating in November 2024 after a hunter reported finding a buck that appeared to be poached on the base, the agency said in a news release Tuesday.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
After the most recent round of conference realignment, there were questions about top ACC schools being poached.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
Eggs remain acceptable for breakfast, but only if they’re boiled or poached.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Jamie Dimon poached a senior figure from Warren Buffett’s inner circle, and the legendary investor was surprisingly OK with it.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poached
Verb
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As batches of dumplings were boiled in pots of water, her friend and co-organizer Xinyi Shen entertained with a presentation about the Lunar New Year in China.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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They can be steamed, boiled, or fried, and are commonly eaten in Asian cuisine.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Why Tagines Taste Different From Stews A traditional Moroccan tagine is slowly braised, not stewed.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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Cornbread is notable for its supreme moistness, and stewed cabbage and collars are piquant and satisfying.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Poached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poached. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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