Probe and Sift

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

Sift is a synonym for probe in examine topic. In some cases you can use "Sift" instead a verb "Probe", when it comes to topics like explore.

Nearby Words: probing, probed

Sift

Sift verb - Move as if through a sieve.
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Synonyms for Sift

Probe is a synonym for sift in examine topic. You can use "Probe" instead a verb "Sift", if it concerns topics such as search through, take out residue.

Nearby Words: sifting, sifter

Common collocations

information probe information sift information
memories probe memories sift memories
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