Poking
Poking adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.
Questioning and poking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Questioning" instead an adjective "Poking".
Questioning
Questioning adjective - Inclined to doubt or question claims.
Poking and questioning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Poking" instead an adjective "Questioning".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Running Gag: In season 6, Piers started poking fun at Nick's (often strange) suits in response to his questioning Piers' usual "jerk judge" methods.
Source: Series / America's Got Talent
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