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

The event began with an interactive quiz for attendees, who were probed on their Heartstopper trivia. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

The military police’s criminal investigations unit probed the assault, but military prosecutors ultimately did not pursue criminal charges, turning instead to the command’s disciplinary process. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

When they are probed by agentic AI, defenders receive an alert. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

For instance, ‘weakness’ is intrinsic to the energy scales of the system being probed and not much is known about them in advance. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Opting to take a lineout from a handy penalty — a theme of the first round in which teams generally have shunned kicks at goal — Scotland probed the narrow side then scored on the open side through Brown to make the lead nine points. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

Lozano’s firm probed clients for issues at home or work, then spun them as abuse cases that didn’t meet the threshold for these humanitarian programs, according to attorneys representing dozens of her old clients. — Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

After local authorities probed the situation and spoke to the twins, an officer explained what the allegation was during Buttigieg's formal interview. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Meanwhile, private detectives probed Hadley’s vulnerabilities as a witness. — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026