as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
a congressional probe into the accusations
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to search through or into
tabloid reporters who seem determined to probe every detail of the singer's private life
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Recent Examples of probes
Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The investigation is led by prosecutor Paolo Storari, who also has spearheaded probes into sweatshops supplying luxury brands.
—Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The investigation is led by prosecutor Paolo Storari, who also has spearheaded probes into sweatshops supplying luxury brands.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The raid on Tuesday was just the latest by federal agents amid a sprawling series of probes into possible political corruption across the East Bay.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Essayli, in announcing the probes being conducted by his office, said protecting the integrity of the state’s elections was a top priority.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Some of these probes may already have been pulled down, considering the long timeline of Mars exploration.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 June 2026
But Pulte has close ties to Trump and has been a reliable ally to the President, having publicly attacked and helped initiate probes into several of his political enemies.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 June 2026
Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The new wording would require a challenger to put forward evidence sufficient to support a finding of fabrication before the court probes further.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Further evidence gathered by both the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, a satellite that probes Mars’s surface for clues to its current and past geology, and NASA’s Perseverance rover suggests the planet also has material made up of crystals of hydrated silica—a mineral better known on Earth as opal.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
So the government probes by the FCC and DOJ are questioning whether the 1961 act is being violated by 2020s-era broadcasting rights to pay streaming services.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Spe Chen speaks with the man working to preserve the city’s heritage of neon lights, and David Ingles probes the validity of an old market adage in the age of AI.
—Bloomberg, 7 May 2026
The senators' letter probes the potential political motivations of the investigation.
—Matt Peterson,emily Wilkins, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
That tension created fertile ground for jokes, says the actor, who probes similar spaces in his Apple TV series, Shrinking.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Hubble's images help track seasonal changes, while Webb's infrared vision probes different atmospheric layers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
As President Cyril Ramaphosa deploys soldiers and orders probes into police corruption, widespread allegations of collusion with syndicates deepen residents’ mistrust and hinder investigations into such brazen attacks.
—Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The investigation is led by prosecutor Paolo Storari, who also has spearheaded probes into sweatshops supplying luxury brands.
—Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The investigation is led by prosecutor Paolo Storari, who also has spearheaded probes into sweatshops supplying luxury brands.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The raid on Tuesday was just the latest by federal agents amid a sprawling series of probes into possible political corruption across the East Bay.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Essayli, in announcing the probes being conducted by his office, said protecting the integrity of the state’s elections was a top priority.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Some of these probes may already have been pulled down, considering the long timeline of Mars exploration.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 June 2026
But Pulte has close ties to Trump and has been a reliable ally to the President, having publicly attacked and helped initiate probes into several of his political enemies.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 June 2026
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His intervention comes as Washington indicts and probes governors for alleged cartel ties.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The new wording would require a challenger to put forward evidence sufficient to support a finding of fabrication before the court probes further.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Further evidence gathered by both the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, a satellite that probes Mars’s surface for clues to its current and past geology, and NASA’s Perseverance rover suggests the planet also has material made up of crystals of hydrated silica—a mineral better known on Earth as opal.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
So the government probes by the FCC and DOJ are questioning whether the 1961 act is being violated by 2020s-era broadcasting rights to pay streaming services.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Spe Chen speaks with the man working to preserve the city’s heritage of neon lights, and David Ingles probes the validity of an old market adage in the age of AI.
—Bloomberg, 7 May 2026
The senators' letter probes the potential political motivations of the investigation.
—Matt Peterson,emily Wilkins, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
That tension created fertile ground for jokes, says the actor, who probes similar spaces in his Apple TV series, Shrinking.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Hubble's images help track seasonal changes, while Webb's infrared vision probes different atmospheric layers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probes
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The finding mirrors similar investigations into medical schools at UCLA and UC San Diego.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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As a result, most cuts would fall on specialized units that do not fall under core operations, such as patrol and investigations.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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This lyrical collection from B Batchelor—a 2025 Haymarket Writing Freedom Fellow, and a recipient of multiple awards from PEN America—explores the way incarceration distorts time.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Written and directed by Stone, the movie is described as being an intimate and provocative drama that explores family, loss, pain and uncovers how love can change shape during our lifetimes.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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Peanut's response, launched April 2026, is Ask Peanut—an AI feature that searches millions of community conversations, synthesizes relevant insights, and explicitly redirects users back to peer validation rather than positioning the AI as the authority.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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Every time someone streams a movie, uses cloud storage, makes an online purchase, searches the internet or interacts with an AI chatbot, information is typically processed in a data center somewhere.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The department did not immediately respond to The Associated Press' inquiries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Every four years, coinciding with the US presidential election cycle, Tiegerman said his firm sees an uptick in inquiries from potential and current clients about renouncing US citizenship and the implications that come with it.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
12 June 2026
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In this book Ginzburg follows the story of Menocchio, a miller from Friuli, a man of modest means and limited historical impact compared to the major players and large-scale events that typically dominate our explorations of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Brennan explained that explorations of society’s associations with mental health, both broadly in the aftermath of World War II and specifically Gein’s own struggles with schizophrenia, were key when penning the script.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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The film also examines Tribeca’s role as a platform for discovering new talent and showcasing independent storytelling.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The three-part series examines the pop star’s 2005 molestation trial, in which he was acquitted of all charges, and features key players from the trial, including jurors, eyewitnesses and prosecutors.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Despite great efforts, including forensic examinations of items retrieved from the campsite, Serrao’s identity could not be determined.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
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With the arrival of fire season, the Forest Service’s airworthiness inspectors performed their close examinations.—
Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
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“Probes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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