Probe and Plumb

Probe

Probe verb - To go into or range over for purposes of discovery.
Usage example: probing the depths of the undersea trench
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Synonyms for Probe

Plumb is a synonym for probe in sound topic. In some cases you can use "Plumb" instead a verb "Probe".

Nearby Words: probing, probed

Plumb

Plumb verb - To measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line.

Probe is a synonym for plumb in explore topic. Sometimes you can use "Probe" instead a verb "Plumb", if it concerns topics such as delve into.

Common collocations

mind probe mind plumb mind
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