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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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The film depicts a human mission to Jupiter, yet in reality only robotic probes had reached the planet.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Some voting rights experts warn the high-profile seizure could spur copycat law-enforcement election probes nationwide and undermine trust in the security and integrity of elections.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Blanche was frequently seen with Bondi and backed the department's probes into the president's opponents, such as former FBI Director James Comey, who Trump fired, and the administration's immigration enforcement operation.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Other probes are continuing, including an internal Sheriff’s Department investigation into the disappearance of a second grenade associated with the incident.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The system’s ability to operate across different mission modes—from orbiters to descent probes and aerial platforms—further enhances its versatility and scientific value.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The man was allegedly Tased three times, once directly with the probes, and suffered a broken rib.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The initial focus of the probes is admissions, a Justice Department official said, leaving open the possibility that the investigations will expand to other areas.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Hubble's images help track seasonal changes, while Webb's infrared vision probes different atmospheric layers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
With a different school as the backdrop for each chapter, the series probes the ambitions, secrets, and corruptions that fester within institutions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
Department of Justice probes Indiana University's scholarship programs.
—Evan Frank, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
Born in Guangzhou and based in Beijing, the 47-year-old Cao is known for her work that probes into the human condition amid technological transformation.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The testimony comes as the committee probes Smith's actions during his time as special counsel in the Biden administration.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The interim appointment comes a month after the Convention Center Authority parted ways with its former CEO Marcel Vernon, by way of a $500,00 severance agreement, as a state committee probes corruption allegations at the agency.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
In Sentimental Value, the writer-director Joachim Trier probes the real purpose of confessional art.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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, 4 Apr. 2026
The film depicts a human mission to Jupiter, yet in reality only robotic probes had reached the planet.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Some voting rights experts warn the high-profile seizure could spur copycat law-enforcement election probes nationwide and undermine trust in the security and integrity of elections.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Blanche was frequently seen with Bondi and backed the department's probes into the president's opponents, such as former FBI Director James Comey, who Trump fired, and the administration's immigration enforcement operation.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Other probes are continuing, including an internal Sheriff’s Department investigation into the disappearance of a second grenade associated with the incident.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The system’s ability to operate across different mission modes—from orbiters to descent probes and aerial platforms—further enhances its versatility and scientific value.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The man was allegedly Tased three times, once directly with the probes, and suffered a broken rib.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The initial focus of the probes is admissions, a Justice Department official said, leaving open the possibility that the investigations will expand to other areas.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Continue reading … CELEBRITY FLYOVER — Army probes Apache helicopters hovering over Kid Rock's pool in Nashville.
—FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Hubble's images help track seasonal changes, while Webb's infrared vision probes different atmospheric layers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
With a different school as the backdrop for each chapter, the series probes the ambitions, secrets, and corruptions that fester within institutions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
Department of Justice probes Indiana University's scholarship programs.
—Evan Frank, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
Born in Guangzhou and based in Beijing, the 47-year-old Cao is known for her work that probes into the human condition amid technological transformation.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The testimony comes as the committee probes Smith's actions during his time as special counsel in the Biden administration.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The interim appointment comes a month after the Convention Center Authority parted ways with its former CEO Marcel Vernon, by way of a $500,00 severance agreement, as a state committee probes corruption allegations at the agency.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
In Sentimental Value, the writer-director Joachim Trier probes the real purpose of confessional art.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probes
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But at least in its immediate aftermath, investigations of Tuesday’s shooting appear to be firmly in the hands of the federal government, without any clear interventions by state officials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The charges are the latest in a series of high-profile moves made by state and federal prosecutors as both have ramped up their investigations into hospice operators.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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During Financial Literacy Month, the In Your Corner podcast from CBS News Philadelphia explores how families can start building smart money habits early, even in a world where cash is rarely used and spending often feels invisible.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Through the director’s decade-long friendship with the duo, the film explores the evolving dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship and raises questions about the extent of a mother’s sacrifice.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Markham’s Immemorial, for example, part of our Undelivered Lectures series, searches for language amid the grief of climate catastrophe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Olivier Laxe, 114 minutes One of the best foreign films of 2025, this stunner tells the story of a father (Sergi Lopez) who searches the raves in Southern Morocco for his missing daughter.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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First To Serve, the nonprofit that supervises the hotel, did not respond to inquiries from The Times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nehls has said his campaign complied with federal law and addressed inquiries into alleged behavior as political retribution.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
Renee Dudley,
ProPublica,
6 Apr. 2026
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As the nation’s leading marine safety organization, the Coast Guard investigates marine casualties and accidents to uncover their causes and initiate necessary corrective actions.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, engineers in Silicon Valley were allegedly designing ingenious ways to make explorations of digital rabbit holes irresistible.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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His plays — rife with explorations of deep humanity and emotion — provide not just a framework for hanging many different worlds upon his words, but also the kind of complex characters and twisted tales that actors and filmmakers crave, whether tragedy, romance or comedy.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their study examines the benefits and drawbacks of social and digital media use across the lifespan.—
Crista Marchesseault,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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The musical, which examines in jumbled chronology the five-year relationship between novelist Jamie and actress Cathy, debuted in Chicago in 2001 and opened off Broadway the following year.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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That is why the recent ruling by Israel’s Supreme Court allowing women to sit for the national rabbinical examinations feels so significant, and so deeply personal.—
Rabba Sara Hurwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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