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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
Atoms must be trapped, cooled almost to absolute zero, and probed with lasers tuned to astonishing levels of precision.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Several studies conducted over the past decade have probed whether acetaminophen increases the risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
For years, Republican lawmakers have probed the funding sources for America's environmental movement.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
When probed as to the reasons for their satisfaction, parents cited curriculum and teachers most often.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
The book was hailed as a magnificent blend of travel journal, cultural commentary, and historical insight that probed the troubled history of the Balkans and the uneasy relationships among its ethnic groups.
—Paul Slovak
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Bangs probed the source of the defendant’s discomfort.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
The sheriff’s office also launched an internal review, and local prosecutors probed officers’ use of force.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Former China securities regulator probed.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Several studies conducted over the past decade have probed whether acetaminophen increases the risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
For years, Republican lawmakers have probed the funding sources for America's environmental movement.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
When probed as to the reasons for their satisfaction, parents cited curriculum and teachers most often.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
The book was hailed as a magnificent blend of travel journal, cultural commentary, and historical insight that probed the troubled history of the Balkans and the uneasy relationships among its ethnic groups.
—Paul Slovak
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Bangs probed the source of the defendant’s discomfort.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
The sheriff’s office also launched an internal review, and local prosecutors probed officers’ use of force.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Former China securities regulator probed.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probed
Verb
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Mangold was developing the Star Wars movie, Dawn of the Jedi for Lucasfilm, which was to have explored the origins of the Force.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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But rarely, since Jokic rounded into MVP form, have the Nuggets explored lineups with two centers.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Two plays after Toth’s hold, on second-and-13, Hurts searched within a clean pocket but fired incomplete after finding no one open.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cooler will be searched and tagged at the gate.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The case is being investigated as a homicide, with assistance from the Redwood City Police Department and the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Under Comey, the FBI investigated Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and its ties to Trump’s presidential campaign.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately for San Francisco, it was reported during the game's broadcast that Winters had been examined in the locker room and then returned to the field.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The congressional investigation has also examined allegations of information suppression between intelligence agencies and between the executive branch and Congress.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Probed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probed. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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