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What is another word for ask pointed questions?

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Verb

To question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given

put questions to

give the third degree

put the screws on

ask questions of

put through the wringer

put through the mangle

put the screws to

put on the hotseat

give the third degree to

put through the third degree

go over with a fine-tooth comb

worm something out of someone

pick one's brains

request information

request information of

seek information of

seek information

gather intelligence

put the pressure on

put through the mill

question closely

question intensely

question persistently

examine closely

run through the wringer

put a question to

put out feelers

test the waters

pop the question

have a discussion with

give oral examination

get for the record

hold a meeting with

have a dialogue with

search for answers

sweat it out of

put to the question

take a dekko at

give something a going-over

give the once-over

give something a once-over

give something a look-see

experimentalize

run something up the flagpole

put something through its paces

carry out trials on

see how it flies

put to the test

try on for size

see how wind blows

experiment with

send up a balloon

run idea by someone

run it up a flagpole

put someone through their paces

make a trial run

put to the proof

set an examination for

subject to an examination

conduct an enquiry into

put out a feeler

examine carefully

put under a microscope

carry out an inquest into

conduct an investigation into

“And their concerns jump off the page in the summary, so I can zero in on that and even ask pointed questions if they don't bring it up.”

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