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 Lazerus, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The hosts also talk about Prasad’s second exit from the FDA and a congressman’s probing of the agency’s rare disease drug denials.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
To this end, the event was likely either a misunderstanding or a deliberate probing of China’s aerial defense response.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Those memorable segments demonstrated how the desk-and-sofa format could be a tool in the politician’s arsenal for shaping public opinion away from the pesky probing of journalists.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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
This property allows rapid proprioceptive probing of objects.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2022
Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
And against the bucolic backdrop, the women settle into a contemplative, shared existence, probing themselves and each other.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Its finger elongated into a hyper-specialized probing tool.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed that internal affairs is probing the allegations against Segovia.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
In rural Oregon, a DOJ grant had allowed the Union County district attorney to hire an investigator who, after a few years of probing a 43-year-old cold case involving the killing of a 21-year-old woman, finally developed some leads.
—Andrea Hagan, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
An investigator with the Ada County Sheriff's Office, the agency probing the source of the leak, asked for interviews with people who had access to digital files that appeared in a May 2025 episode about the murders, the outlet reported.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
High-profile attorneys are also probing the death, and the state House Oversight and Reform Committee previously requested records in the case.
—Mary Ramsey
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Over the next six years, the show was a stage for Hall’s infectious energy, his antic personality, probing interview style, party atmosphere, his own authenticity and ability to book guests.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Here’s a probing, exclusive, in-depth conversation Benn had with The Athletic following Monday’s practice.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The hosts also talk about Prasad’s second exit from the FDA and a congressman’s probing of the agency’s rare disease drug denials.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
To this end, the event was likely either a misunderstanding or a deliberate probing of China’s aerial defense response.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Those memorable segments demonstrated how the desk-and-sofa format could be a tool in the politician’s arsenal for shaping public opinion away from the pesky probing of journalists.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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
This property allows rapid proprioceptive probing of objects.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2022
Verb
The Philippines was a signatory to the ICC, but Duterte canceled its membership after the court began probing his drug war.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
And against the bucolic backdrop, the women settle into a contemplative, shared existence, probing themselves and each other.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Its finger elongated into a hyper-specialized probing tool.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed that internal affairs is probing the allegations against Segovia.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
In rural Oregon, a DOJ grant had allowed the Union County district attorney to hire an investigator who, after a few years of probing a 43-year-old cold case involving the killing of a 21-year-old woman, finally developed some leads.
—Andrea Hagan, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
An investigator with the Ada County Sheriff's Office, the agency probing the source of the leak, asked for interviews with people who had access to digital files that appeared in a May 2025 episode about the murders, the outlet reported.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
High-profile attorneys are also probing the death, and the state House Oversight and Reform Committee previously requested records in the case.
—Mary Ramsey
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Over the next six years, the show was a stage for Hall’s infectious energy, his antic personality, probing interview style, party atmosphere, his own authenticity and ability to book guests.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probing
Noun
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Saum Poorsaleh, complaints triggered the internal affairs investigation.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Some of these digital pamphlets provide terse, functional updates while others act as the successors to bygone alt-weeklies, covering cultural happenings and carrying out local-interest investigations.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Another Californian was exposed to hantavirus An expedition cruise ship capable of exploring remote Antarctic regions became the epicenter of the first deadly hantavirus outbreak at sea, killing three passengers of the MV Hondius.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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For those with multiple debts, this may also be the point where exploring professional debt relief assistance becomes worthwhile.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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As police were searching for a suspect inside the Islamic center, dispatchers got calls that a landscaper may have been shot at blocks away, Wahl said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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This was not an adequate explanation, and the woman was now looking back over her shoulder, as if searching for help.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The state police, already examining alleged irregularities in city tax collections during Stewart’s administration, expanded the inquiry to include credit card use and the FBI also has opened an investigation, law enforcement sources said Thursday.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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And Szabo hired prominent Charlotte criminal defense attorney Tin to represent her in an inquiry by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The Investigative Committee and the Buryat Transport Prosecutor's Office (BTPO) are investigating the hovercraft accident, according to Russian media outlets.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The team examined 12 existing studies investigating blood pressure and consumption of legumes like beans and chickpeas and soy products like tofu and tempeh.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The child's remains were taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where authorities planned to carry out a post-mortem examination.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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For further insights into similar changes in the search and cloud domains, refer to our examination of Why The Market Is Re-Rating Google Stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Michael Spence, who oversees the Washington side of Pirro’s office, also said prosecutors are examining whether parents living in Maryland or Virginia could potentially face liability if their children travel into Washington to participate in the disturbances.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Certain Regard strand in 2016, or his melancholy, elegantly structured exploration of grief, Love Life, a Venice competitor from 2022.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Stojaković said the coaching staff has been supportive about his draft exploration and preparation.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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