probed

verb

Definition of probednext
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

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2
as in searched
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery probing the depths of the undersea trench

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probed
  1. explored
  2. searched
  3. investigated
  4. examined
Verb
  • Some of Arthur’s backstory, which would be explored in the potential prequel, was revealed on Dexter.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Researchers Elizabeth Han of McGill University, Denny Yin of the University of South Florida and Han Zhang of the Georgia Institute of Technology explored how customers respond when chatbots express feelings.
    Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of explored
Verb
  • 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
  • The class of 2024 eagerly searched for jobs in Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte and Dallas — cities that aren’t as large or expensive as New York and San Francisco.
    Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of searched
Verb
  • Leite also said that the cause of the accident was being investigated by Brazil's Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (Cenipa).
    Clare Fisher, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Recent research has investigated berberine’s role in supporting heart health and lowering blood sugar levels, per Healthline.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of investigated
Verb
  • Investigators examined the cell phone and found multiple text messages, but the information could not lead them to the suspect who tossed the firearm.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The report's authors then calculated the number of recreation and community centers per 1,000 residents in each area and examined weekly child care costs by county.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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