Synonyms of poaching

poaching 1 of 2

noun

as in smuggling

Related Words

• smuggling
• looting
• rustling
• plundering
• kidnapping
• rapine
• spoliation
• despoliation
• pillage
• abduction
• piracy
• hijacking
• carjacking
• banditry
• shoplifting
• pilfering
• pilferage
• despoilment
• embezzlement
• black marketeering
• graft
• stealing
• burglary
• shanghaiing
• petit larceny
• misappropriation
• robbery
• petty larceny
• filching
• peculation
• larceny
• theft
• thievery
• embezzling
• misapplication
• purloining
• housebreaking

poaching

2 of 2

verb

present participle of poach

as in boiling

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

• boiling
• simmering
• stewing
• parboiling
• coddling
• steaming
• braising
• pressure-cooking
• scalding
• smothering
• reboiling
• fricasseeing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of poaching

Noun

Too often, environmental advocates insist on the elimination of poaching, logging, and other harmful activities while remaining wholly unfamiliar with the factors at play that lead to predation, neglect, and abuse of nature. — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Remove the skin for recipes that require poaching, steaming, or slow-roasting, which will result in soft, gummy skin. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Clouded leopards are native to South and Southeast Asia and classified as vulnerable due to severe habitat loss and poaching. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Boiling or poaching are considered the healthiest ways to cook eggs, while roasting or grilling is best for chicken. — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 22 Aug. 2026

Engineers blame the exodus on aggressive poaching from cash-flush rivals, frustration at falling behind on coding benchmarks, and engineers chasing pre-IPO equity before rivals go public. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Their primary threats are habitat loss and poaching, and wild populations have declined by at least 80 percent over three generations. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 July 2026

For most proteins and vegetables, grilling, baking, poaching, roasting, and steaming preserve nutrients while adding little to no additional fat or calories. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 28 July 2026

The reserve once had a diverse wildlife population but was wiped out in the early 1980s because of rampant poaching and prolonged insecurity in the country. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

Verb

A day after poaching MongoDB’s CEO to lead its new enterprise push, Meta launched Muse for Small Business. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Cook salmon skin-side down for crispiness and avoid soft methods like poaching. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

The meat is firm and plump with its own poaching liquid, fragrant with ginger and garlic. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

If a veteran agrees to return, that’s another young player who might draw attention on the wavier wire that can be stashed on the 53-man roster and protected from poaching. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2026

Some pessimists think Chalamet may be vulnerable to poaching given recent headlines, but others reject the idea. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

That’s why Miami needs to be aggressive trying to find a competent backup center, guard and tackle on the waiver wire via trades and through practice squad poaching. — Omar Kelly august 24, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Hickey’s case comes to light on the heels of another poaching case also involving hunting content creators out of Ohio. — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2026

The iconic insect-eating plants are native to remote parts of coastal North and South Carolina, and are a popular target of poaching for the global black market. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026