poach

verb

ˈpōch How to pronounce poach (audio)
Definition of poachnext
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

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Recent Examples of poach This is due in part to some samples originating from lands under tribal authority, and in part to specific population information that could put species at risk of poaching. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026 Following the disappointing launch of Llama 4 last year, Meta went on an AI hiring spree, spending tens of millions to poach people from its rivals. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 Twenty years ago, the Serengeti ecosystem faced a severe crisis from poaching and ecological imbalance, threatening wildlife and local communities. — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The Mets poached Stearns from the Milwaukee Brewers in October 2023, a month before the Chicago Cubs did so with Counsell. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for poach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poach
  1. boil
  2. simmer
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  • Officials are advising anyone who experienced a water outage or low water pressure in the affected area to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • If the chart recommends precooking the veggies for grilling, bring a small amount of water to boiling in a saucepan.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026
Definition of boil
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  • Solomon-Fulop feud continues to simmer The mayor continues to blame former Mayor Steven Fulop for the budget crisis.
    — Christine Sloan, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • But the quiet belied a simmering conflict over a piece of land long used by nearby PortMiami as a fuel depot.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of simmer

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