Poking and Racing

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Poking adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

Usage example: the poking pace of the repair work has put everything way behind schedule

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Racing is an antonym for poking.

Nearby Words: poke, poked

Racing noun - The sport of engaging in contests of speed.

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Poking is an antonym for racing.

Nearby Words: race, raced, racer

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