probing
adjective
examining, investigating, or exploring something in a deep or searching way.
probingly
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a word derived from
probing.
Example Sentences
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“The highest responsibility of the press is to report thoroughly, vigorously and probingly when this country’s leaders take actions that can put the lives of American troops and others at risk.”
From Washington Post ● Jan. 7, 2020
He tossed a notepad on a conference table, across from half a dozen Impossible executives, and looked probingly at Pat Brown.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 23, 2019
Few performance artists today use cameras as probingly or entertainingly as Gob Squad.
From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2015
The show opens with Lemon seated onstage, reading from a text that humorously, probingly, sometimes opaquely reflects on his art.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 2010
Charles Wallace looked at Calvin probingly for a mo-ment; then an almost glazed look came into his eyes, and he seemed to be thinking at him.
From "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle
