Synonyms for

Probes

Verb / prəʊbz / Another word for probes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A device that is used to explore or examine something, or to collect information about it.

Synonyms & similar words

diginto examine investigation pokeinto probe explorer detector sensor instrument scanner monitor surveyor investigator searcher tester sampler analyzer diagnostic evaluator examiner inspector observer perceiver researcher scrutinizer

Synonyms by register

Formal

investigate examine inquire scrutinize

Informal

check out look into dig into ask about

Literary

delve explore sound

Antonyms

ignore neglect overlook disregard shrug off dismiss

Common collocations

  • space probes
  • medical probes
  • deep probes
  • probe data
  • probe further
  • probe the depths
  • probe the mystery

Word family

noun probe
verb probe
adjective probing

Usage note

As a verb, 'probe' often implies a thorough or persistent investigation. As a noun, it can refer to a tool used for examination, especially in medicine or space exploration.

Example sentences

  1. The nurse used a probe to check the patient's ear.
  2. The spacecraft was equipped with a probe to collect data from the planet's surface.
  3. The police used a probe to find evidence at the crime scene.
  4. The dentist used a probe to measure the depth of the cavity.
  5. The archaeologist used a probe to search for artifacts buried in the ground.

Quotes

  • The probe into the company's finances revealed some irregularities.
  • The probe sent back images of the planet's surface.
  • The probe was launched to explore the depths of space.

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