Inspect
Inspect verb - To look over closely (as for judging quality or condition).
Usage example: inspected the collie before the dog show
Probe is a synonym for inspect in examine topic. In some cases you can use "Probe" instead a verb "Inspect", when it comes to topics like survey, check, examine minutely.
Probe
Probe verb - To search through or into.
Usage example: tabloid reporters who seem determined to probe every detail of the singer's private life
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Synonyms for Probe
Inspect is a synonym for probe in survey topic. You can use "Inspect" instead a verb "Probe", if it concerns topics such as examine, examine minutely.
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