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as in explored
to search through or into
tabloid reporters who seem determined to probe every detail of the singer's private life
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as in searched
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
probing the depths of the undersea trench
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Recent Examples of probed
That lone flyby, accomplished in late January of 1986, scarcely probed the planet’s depths.
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
But there was a vulnerability about United in other areas that was rarely probed.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Beethoven’s music improves Goethe, extracting its humanity and frailty, and Dudamel’s performance probed its profound inevitability of good triumphing over evil.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Although law enforcement has probed several of Epstein’s other properties—including his island in the Caribbean, his apartment in Manhattan, and his Palm Beach estate—his New Mexico property has received much less attention.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Mexican officials also probed whether the fatal shooting was related to her denouncing drug dealers in her neighborhood.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
By then, investigators had checked Guthrie’s flat, whitewashed roof and probed her septic tank with a long pole.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
The investigations ticked on – the district attorney’s office probed the department, while state investigators audited its evidence room.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The agency has also probed 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles after reports of exterior door handles becoming inoperative due to low battery voltage, leading to instances of children stuck inside.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Lee Billings, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
But there was a vulnerability about United in other areas that was rarely probed.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Beethoven’s music improves Goethe, extracting its humanity and frailty, and Dudamel’s performance probed its profound inevitability of good triumphing over evil.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Although law enforcement has probed several of Epstein’s other properties—including his island in the Caribbean, his apartment in Manhattan, and his Palm Beach estate—his New Mexico property has received much less attention.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Mexican officials also probed whether the fatal shooting was related to her denouncing drug dealers in her neighborhood.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
By then, investigators had checked Guthrie’s flat, whitewashed roof and probed her septic tank with a long pole.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
The investigations ticked on – the district attorney’s office probed the department, while state investigators audited its evidence room.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The agency has also probed 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles after reports of exterior door handles becoming inoperative due to low battery voltage, leading to instances of children stuck inside.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probed
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At the same time, Paksa explored more explicit political messaging in the privacy of her studio.—
Daniel R. Quiles,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Brown made his film directorial debut with the 2005 documentary Off the Chain, which explored the widespread abuse of American pit bull terriers.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Broward home searched The Broward home searched by FBI agents is owned by Debra Kerr, a past sales representative for AllHere Education.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Raids on two coasts Along with Carvalho’s San Pedro home and office at LAUSD headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, the FBI provided an address in Florida that was searched Wednesday morning.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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The incident was investigated, and the two Navy pilots ejected safely.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The cognitive processes behind adaptation Far from being rudimentary, the study investigated the neural mechanics behind these visual representations, suggesting the presence of abstract thought—a crucial step in the evolution of human thinking.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The researchers examined neurons at different stages of development within the brain tissue samples.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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