as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
questionings and probings by several committees into the affair
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as in exploring
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 searching
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
probing the depths of the undersea trench
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Recent Examples of probing
Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Working with microbial geneticists in France, the group is now probing that possibility further, with promising early results.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
The tabloids began probing their private lives; paparazzi tracked them down.
—Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
The achievement could open doors not only for probing fundamental physics but also for creating ultra-precise sensors.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Crime Scene Investigators and Violent Crimes Unit detectives were probing the shootings.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Over the years, other unique applications have emerged, such as probing the quantum origins of the universe using quantum sensors in next-gen telescopes.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In practice, that means opening a vast new window on unexplored physics, probing interactions previously far beyond the grasp of any laboratory tool.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Federal funding is about to run out for 19 active space missions studying Earth's climate, exploring the Solar System, and probing mysteries of the Universe.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Algerian is equally capable of tucking into midfield, running the flanks, playing probing passes from a wide-centre-back role or making darting movements towards goal.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The label is used in terms of law enforcement for investigative purposes and probing terrorist threats.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Working with microbial geneticists in France, the group is now probing that possibility further, with promising early results.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
The tabloids began probing their private lives; paparazzi tracked them down.
—Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
The achievement could open doors not only for probing fundamental physics but also for creating ultra-precise sensors.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Crime Scene Investigators and Violent Crimes Unit detectives were probing the shootings.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Over the years, other unique applications have emerged, such as probing the quantum origins of the universe using quantum sensors in next-gen telescopes.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In practice, that means opening a vast new window on unexplored physics, probing interactions previously far beyond the grasp of any laboratory tool.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Federal funding is about to run out for 19 active space missions studying Earth's climate, exploring the Solar System, and probing mysteries of the Universe.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probing
Noun
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An investigation is underway into the incident, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fight, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors say Comey lied about authorizing an FBI source to speak to the media about the investigation and obstructed Congress by making false statements intended to impede lawmakers’ probe into the FBI’s actions, according to a copy of the indictment obtained by The Washington Post.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Here's how to install iOS 26 and start exploring its best features right away.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Blumenthal and his team, however, have spent more than a decade exploring the possibility—what if all the functions of an optical table could be miniaturized and built directly onto a chip?—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Investigators are collecting evidence and searching for witnesses.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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Seoul-searching the sights The energetic neighborhood of Myeongdong serves as a central place from which to explore Seoul, and fortunately, it’s featured heavily in the film.—
Ali Wunderman,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Magdalene Serenity House received inquiries from 190 women seeking a safe place to heal, recover and rebuild in 2024 with 117 meeting the group's eligibility requirements, organizers say.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Others under investigation include former CIA Director John Brennan over the Russia inquiry and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for alleged mortgage fraud.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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While investigating that allegation, the DOI also found that the officer, who was not named, provided information to federal immigration authorities about another person in custody, Pedro Mujica Villa Nueva, officials said.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Since October 7th, Israeli police have been involved in investigating more than 25 cases related to espionage activity linked to Iran, resulting in approximately 46 arrests, according to a police spokesman.—
Dana Karni,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bonis declined to share names, but said that their examination revealed multiple errors that could cause harm to patients.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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And some two weeks after the incident, the agency found that the hospital had violated EMTALA in three ways, including failing to provide even the most basic care through a medical examination of the patient — beyond just eyeballing him.—
Eli Cahan,
ProPublica,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crime scene officers were there Wednesday afternoon examining the scene and taking photographs.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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The group said there are a few small trials examining the drug's use that are methodologically weak, use questionable statistical approaches, and do not justify clinical recommendations.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Besides the new exploration of fragility, Vie is also a return to form, aka good ol’ fashioned pop music.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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In autumn, its landscape is moody, marked by a light mist and subtle fog sliding across the big leaf maple trees and Douglas firs, but the climate remains mild, making year-round exploration easy to achieve.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Probing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probing. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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