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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Paramount Skydance has defended its attempt to buy the legendary Warner Bros. studio, in a letter to California's top lawyer whose office is probing the $110 billion bid, US media reported Tuesday.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
De Meo is probing whether that model still holds—or whether brands need to tune production more closely to what clients are actually buying, and adjust faster when tastes shift.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
What markets are doing now is probing whether gold and silver still function as hedges — or whether capital should be invested elsewhere.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 3, 2026
The FA is probing the banner and will decide whether Palace face punishment.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 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
