Synonyms of probed

probed

verb

past tense of probe

1

as in explored

to search through or into

tabloid reporters who seem determined to probe every detail of the singer's private life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explored
• investigated
• examined
• researched
• looked (into)
• dug (into)
• inspected
• inquired (into)
• scanned
• studied
• checked into
• viewed
• delved (into)
• checked up on
• perused
• sifted
• skimmed (through)
• browsed
• thumbed (through)
• surfed
• cruised
• reinvestigated

2

as in searched

to go into or range over for purposes of discovery

probing the depths of the undersea trench

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explored
• searched
• prospected
• hunted
• discovered
• scouted
• disclosed
• skirred
• revealed
• reconnoitered
• unearthed
• plumbed
• fathomed
• sounded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of probed

There is depth and detail that can be navigated and known, probed and plundered for rewards — and the best way to do all of that is with a manual telescope. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Walter’s $85 million purchase of a Malibu, California, estate was briefly probed by the SEC in 2018, though Walter was never accused of misconduct. — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Martin Casado, a board member of Fivetran, is the other individual reportedly being probed. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026

So, a team of researchers led by Tomasz Smoleński, assistant professor at the University of Basel, probed the crystal using light. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

Throughout the trial the defense probed what the attorneys described as failings in the thoroughness of the Arlington Police Department’s investigation of the case, particularly the lack of complete photo documentation. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026

The investigation also probed Arday's past claims about being threatened and harassed on campus following his Cambridge appointment, which reportedly yielded some inconsistencies. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

However, inconsistencies came to light as investigators probed her story. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

David Ellison and co will now have to wait until September 1 at the very earliest to discover if the deal will be either probed or greenlit by British regulators. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 July 2026