1. searching deeply and thoroughly; penetrating

1. the act of investigating or examining something carefully

Examples

• The journalist asked probing questions about the scandal.
• Her probing gaze made him uncomfortable.
• The detective’s probing revealed new evidence.
• The doctor’s probing of the wound was gentle but thorough.
• The committee began its probing into the company’s finances.
• His probing analysis exposed flaws in the theory.
• The probing lasted several hours before they found answers.