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PROBED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Probed.

Probed - as a noun

An inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

Example: "There was a congressional probe into the scandal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
investigation17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enquiry19inquiry19research13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities

An exploratory action or expedition

An investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity

Probed - as a verb

Question or examine thoroughly and closely

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
examine16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
investigate15look into
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Examine physically with or as if with a probe

Example: "Probe an anthill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dig intopoke into
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The detective probed the crime scene for any clues."
"The doctor carefully probed the patient's wound to assess its severity."
"Scientists probed the depths of the ocean to study marine life."
"The journalist probed the politician about her controversial statements."
"The teacher probed the students' understanding by asking thought-provoking questions."
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Word Game Points

Is PROBED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, probed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROBED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PROBED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, probed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROBED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PROBED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, probed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROBED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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