Poke around

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Thorough Search

Use when looking carefully inside a confined space or much limited area for something specific.

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She poked around the attic for the lost heirloom.

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Not Always Physical

It can mean searching in a non-physical space, like the internet.

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I spent hours poking around online for good flight deals.

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Casual Context

More common in casual or informal situations, not in formal reports or documents.

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Let's poke around the shop for some snacks.

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