Definitions

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  • adjective Of something that investigates or explores deeply.
  • noun The action of investigating or exploring.
  • verb Present participle of probe.

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  • adjective diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

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Examples

  • For these are the laughable stereotypes he has tried to avoid his entire life, whether they come from the guy in the Giants jersey at the sports bar doing a limp wrist and a lisp or in a clever cartoon in which the word "probing" becomes overused code for gay sex.

    Adrian Margaret Brune: Ambiguously Hurtful Humor Adrian Margaret Brune 2011

  • For these are the laughable stereotypes he has tried to avoid his entire life, whether they come from the guy in the Giants jersey at the sports bar doing a limp wrist and a lisp or in a clever cartoon in which the word "probing" becomes overused code for gay sex.

    Adrian Margaret Brune: Ambiguously Hurtful Humor Adrian Margaret Brune 2011

  • For these are the laughable stereotypes he has tried to avoid his entire life, whether they come from the guy in the Giants jersey at the sports bar doing a limp wrist and a lisp or in a clever cartoon in which the word "probing" becomes overused code for gay sex.

    Adrian Margaret Brune: Ambiguously Hurtful Humor Adrian Margaret Brune 2011

  • For these are the laughable stereotypes he has tried to avoid his entire life, whether they come from the guy in the Giants jersey at the sports bar doing a limp wrist and a lisp or in a clever cartoon in which the word "probing" becomes overused code for gay sex.

    Adrian Margaret Brune: Ambiguously Hurtful Humor Adrian Margaret Brune 2011

  • For these are the laughable stereotypes he has tried to avoid his entire life, whether they come from the guy in the Giants jersey at the sports bar doing a limp wrist and a lisp or in a clever cartoon in which the word "probing" becomes overused code for gay sex.

    Adrian Margaret Brune: Ambiguously Hurtful Humor Adrian Margaret Brune 2011

  • For these are the laughable stereotypes he has tried to avoid his entire life, whether they come from the guy in the Giants jersey at the sports bar doing a limp wrist and a lisp or in a clever cartoon in which the word "probing" becomes overused code for gay sex.

    Adrian Margaret Brune: Ambiguously Hurtful Humor Adrian Margaret Brune 2011

  • Aaron is still watching me, his expression probing.

    A Hidden Affair Pam Jenoff 2010

  • Aaron is still watching me, his expression probing.

    A Hidden Affair Pam Jenoff 2010

  • Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero urged Venezuelan authorities Wednesday to respond to Spain's call for help in probing allegations that Basque terrorists are trained in the South American Country.

    Spain Presses Venezuela on Suspected ETA Training 2010

  • Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero urged Venezuelan authorities Wednesday to respond to Spain's call for help in probing allegations that Basque terrorists are trained in the South American Country.

    Spain Presses Venezuela on Suspected ETA Training 2010

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