The burglar was caught in the act of prying open the window.
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Prying
/ˈpɹaɪ.ɪŋ/
Synonyms for "prying" (65 found)
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11 total sentences available.
Mary caught Tom prying into her diary, trying to find out if she was seeing someone else.
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Do you want us to try prying this door open?
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Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose. It is a seeking that he who wishes may know the cosmic secrets of the world and they that dwell therein.
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