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probing

[proh-bing] / ˈproʊ bɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
acute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astute discerning incisive insightful penetrating perceptive piercing subtle trenchant
STRONG
discriminating keen smart
WEAK
canny clever ingenious intense intuitive judicious observant perspicacious quick-witted sensitive sharp
Antonyms
STRONGEST
gentle idiotic kind nice stupid unintelligent weak
STRONG
dull

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors are reportedly probing whether beneficiaries of agriculture subsidies had made false claims.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In a unanimous opinion issued Thursday, justices from the state’s first appellate district found that an oversight body in Sonoma County is legally authorized to subpoena the county sheriff’s office while probing whistleblower inquiries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Investigators are probing a network of aides Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski seeded throughout the DHS during their turbulent tenure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Oregon’s Jeff Merkley is probing Partners Group and American Securities for financial records of for-profit child-care companies they control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

He stood straight and met Masood’s probing dark eyes.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai