probe
verb (used with object)
to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely.
is probing
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present progressiveof probe (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The New York City Council is probing the advertising practices of Polymarket and other prediction markets, and Polymarket has been accused in lawsuits of deceptive business practices by almost two dozen traders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
In addition to the NHTSA’s investigation into Tesla’s door handles, the regulator is probing the company’s advanced driver-assistance system over alleged violations of traffic-safety laws.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 24, 2025
France is probing possible foreign interference after a passenger ferry was infected with malware that could allow the ship to be remotely controlled, the interior minister said Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025
The Times previously reported the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is probing the Full-Self Driving technology after reports of four collisions in low-visibility conditions, including one in which a pedestrian was killed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2025
Though his words are accusatory, it sounds like he is probing me for information—like he actually wants my answer.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
