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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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The survey explored the sentiments of varying demographics of American workers, covering Gen Zers, to Gen Xers, to Black Americans, to Hispanics, to Westerners, to those making under $50,000 or $100,000 or more, and everyone in between.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Chu previously explained that the musical's intricate narrative, rich character arcs and iconic musical numbers could be better explored over two films rather than compressed into a single movie.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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After recapturing Jerusalem’s Holy Temple, which had been converted into a place of idol worship, the website says, the Maccabees searched for pure oil with which to light the Temple menorah.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Data taken from Google Trends in early December revealed the most uniquely searched for Christmas cookie.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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For a year, The Times has investigated this divide around interrogations, examining methods as well as multiple cases involving false confessions.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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The often secretive, bipartisan panel has investigated claims against Gaetz since 2021.—
Farnoush Amiri and Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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In Florida, residents can be involuntarily examined.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks Elsewhere on the episode, Stewart examined the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Probed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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