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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poaches
Verb
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As the water boils and the microwave interior gets steamy, your kitchen will fill with the soothing smell.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Its carbon steel boils water quickly, while retaining heat.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Every interaction simmers with tension, but that deafening silence and psychological intensity is the heart of the series.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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The chicken is perfectly cooked and seasoned by the sticky sweet sauce that simmers over it.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Poaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poaches. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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