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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
The anonymous users, who learned of the subpoenas from the platforms and hired lawyers to challenge the government’s demands for information, haven’t been told what possible offenses are being probed.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Sánchez’s wife and brother are also being probed over allegations of influence peddling, which both have denied.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
In the group's motion to dismiss the charges on Tuesday, its lawyers noted that investigators from the FBI and IRS probed the organization and interviewed several people sometime between 2019 and 2020, but never sought criminal charges.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Armonda gently probed the glittering mass, picking out shrapnel.
—Martha Raddatz, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
The Haverstraw Police Department is leading the investigation while the shooting is also being probed by the NYPD’s Force Investigation Division and Internal Affairs Bureau, an NYPD spokesperson said Monday.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 May 2026
In subsequent years, as the Sentinel probed the early implementation of the law, Healy’s thorough reporting and pointed prose helped lawmakers refine its language.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Mental resilience on the rise One crucial aspect which the survey has probed for the last seven years is mental health.
—Emma Codd, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
The company was also probed by federal investigators following a report from Hunterbrook Media that Sable selectively disclosed information to investors, including pro golfer Phil Mickelson.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Sánchez’s wife and brother are also being probed over allegations of influence peddling, which both have denied.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
In the group's motion to dismiss the charges on Tuesday, its lawyers noted that investigators from the FBI and IRS probed the organization and interviewed several people sometime between 2019 and 2020, but never sought criminal charges.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Armonda gently probed the glittering mass, picking out shrapnel.
—Martha Raddatz, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
The Haverstraw Police Department is leading the investigation while the shooting is also being probed by the NYPD’s Force Investigation Division and Internal Affairs Bureau, an NYPD spokesperson said Monday.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 May 2026
In subsequent years, as the Sentinel probed the early implementation of the law, Healy’s thorough reporting and pointed prose helped lawmakers refine its language.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Mental resilience on the rise One crucial aspect which the survey has probed for the last seven years is mental health.
—Emma Codd, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
The company was also probed by federal investigators following a report from Hunterbrook Media that Sable selectively disclosed information to investors, including pro golfer Phil Mickelson.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probed
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The mother-daughter relationship being explored here is a complex one.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Similar questions are increasingly being explored in areas involving pain, stiffness, inflammation, and connective tissue health.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies on Friday searched a medical building in Carmichael after receiving what turned about to be unfounded reports of an intruder.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The case is being investigated by Berkeley Police Department’s homicide unit detectives, along with the Alameda County Coroner’s Office.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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But the New Glenn is supposed to launch the Blue Moon into space, and the rocket is now grounded as the cause of the explosion is investigated.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Researchers also examined studies finding that vaping aerosols contain potentially carcinogenic compounds, including formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and heavy metals such as nickel, chromium and lead that may come from heating elements within devices.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Each episode of the series examined a different homicide case, with Hansen interviewing key witnesses, victims, and members of law enforcement.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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