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probe

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of probe

a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

  • a congressional probe into the accusations
Synonyms of probe

delving, disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probing, research, study
Words Related to probe

quest

audit, check

checkup, diagnosis, inspection

hearing, interrogation, trial

feeler, query, question

poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey

challenge, cross-examination, going-over, grilling, quiz

rehearing, reinvestigation

self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching

probe

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of probe

1 to search through or into

  • tabloid reporters who seem determined to probe every detail of the singerʼs private life
Synonyms of probe

delve (into), dig (into), examine, explore, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), research
Words Related to probe

inspect, sift, study, view

browse, cruise, peruse, scan, skim (through), surf, thumb (through)

reinvestigate
Phrases Synonymous with probe

check into, check up on

2 to go into or range over for purposes of discovery

  • probing the depths of the undersea trench
Synonyms of probe

explore, hunt, prospect, search, skirr
Words Related to probe

reconnoiter (or reconnoitre), scout

disclose, discover, reveal, unearth

fathom, plumb, sound

Synonym Discussion of probe

enter, penetrate, pierce, probe mean to make way into something. enter is the most general of these and may imply either going in or forcing a way in.
    • entered the city in triumph
penetrate carries a strong implication of an impelling force or compelling power that achieves entrance.
    • the enemy penetrated the fortress
pierce means an entering or cutting through with a sharp pointed instrument.
    • pierced the boil with a lancet
probe implies penetration to investigate or explore something hidden from sight or knowledge.
    • probed the depths of the sea

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