verb To search or look around in a casual or careless manner
To poke around in the settings of a new device.
To poke around in a database to find specific information.
To poke around a new city to discover hidden gems.
To poke around a crime scene for evidence.
To poke around in the garage looking for tools.
A writer might poke around for inspiration by exploring different topics or conducting research for a new project.
A psychologist might poke around in a patient's past experiences to uncover underlying issues or traumas.
A journalist might poke around for leads or information to investigate a story or report on a news event.
A researcher might poke around in data or literature to gather evidence or support for a hypothesis.
A detective might poke around a crime scene for clues or evidence to solve a case.