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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Our measurements show a nominal amount of responsiveness to our active probing, about 3%.
—Alberto Dainotti, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
According to court filings, investigators began probing corruption in the East Bay in late 2022, after Juarez allegedly failed to pay for political mailers during that fall’s mayoral election that targeted Thao’s opponents.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
The move comes after the top California prosecutor said the state is probing the spread of sexualised AI deepfakes, including of children, generated by the AI model.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Trimble’s a quality point-of-attack defender, too, beyond being the team’s best probing guard.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Tracy’s script skewers the hollow moral language of powerful corporate elites like Stone’s character, while also probing the anger and alienation driving Teddy and Don, treating their bonkers beliefs with both satire and unsettling flashes of emotional truth.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
The treasury secretary is probing whether any of the money was somehow funneled outside the country.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
After some probing come local favorites, and in the final stage, local secrets.
—Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Among the information and records authorities will be probing include recordings of any air traffic control communications, radar data and witness statements.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Giscard d’Estaing’s campaign self-consciously emulated American political campaigns of the day, and Depardon appropriately applies the tools of direct cinema to give us a probing, intimate look at the candidate on the cusp of power.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Our measurements show a nominal amount of responsiveness to our active probing, about 3%.
—Alberto Dainotti, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
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 Federal Trade Commission is probing how AI chatbots may affect children and teenagers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
According to court filings, investigators began probing corruption in the East Bay in late 2022, after Juarez allegedly failed to pay for political mailers during that fall’s mayoral election that targeted Thao’s opponents.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
The move comes after the top California prosecutor said the state is probing the spread of sexualised AI deepfakes, including of children, generated by the AI model.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Trimble’s a quality point-of-attack defender, too, beyond being the team’s best probing guard.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Tracy’s script skewers the hollow moral language of powerful corporate elites like Stone’s character, while also probing the anger and alienation driving Teddy and Don, treating their bonkers beliefs with both satire and unsettling flashes of emotional truth.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
The treasury secretary is probing whether any of the money was somehow funneled outside the country.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
After some probing come local favorites, and in the final stage, local secrets.
—Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Among the information and records authorities will be probing include recordings of any air traffic control communications, radar data and witness statements.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probing
Noun
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In the moments leading up to the video, a San Jose police sergeant used his vehicle to block the suspect, who was in a white car, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The search was part of an investigation of a Pentagon contractor accused of illegally handling classified information.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Shopping, spending money, earning money or exploring moneymaking ideas is blessed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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The 2016 short was produced by Joanna Natasegara, one of a number of powerful projects from the filmmaker exploring global conflict and socio-politics.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His family spent an agonizing week searching through morgues, hospitals and detention facilities before finally identifying his body among piles of corpses, also shown in the viral footage.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Police are searching for a suspect after a Florida Memorial University student was raped on campus early Sunday morning, according to Miami Gardens police.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Riu Resorts has yet to respond to our inquiries.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Kelly filed a lawsuit earlier this month in a district court to try to stop Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s efforts to demote his rank in retirement, insisting the inquiry unlawfully punished him for his speech and violated his due process.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Justice Department is investigating the accusations against Cook, first raised by Trump allies, but has not brought any charges against her.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Area Four detectives are investigating.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An in-depth examination uncovers moderate profitability and growth, coupled with a competitive valuation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The growing awareness that, even in mild COVID cases, the possibility exists for longer-term, often undetected organ damage also warrants more examination, researchers say.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The study was helmed by a group of German scientists examining the effects of ocean acidity.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
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Future studies will focus on improving the model, testing the system in larger groups and examining how real-time physiological data can inform care outside the clinic.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Whether the next chapter involves continuity or consolidation will depend on both macro metal markets and the company’s execution of its ambitious production and exploration strategies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The show is expansive and clever in its exploration of these themes.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Probing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probing. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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