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
Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The researchers connected electrical wires and probes to different points on the mushrooms.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Dior’s and Giorgio Armani’s probes have been fully resolved and the judicial oversight lifted.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
As proven by federal probes into Medi-Cal data, Rosenberg said, California’s social services department couldn’t guarantee their data was safe from federal interference.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
More than 4 million members of the 99-million-strong party have faced probes, from the most junior to the highest ranking officials.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Cap Times also obtained the department’s case notes showing summaries of misconduct allegations, investigation practices and outcomes from probes spanning 2019 through part of 2022.
—Danielle Duclos, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Unlike earlier probes, the NTSB report focuses on how Titan's carbon-fiber hull physically failed and adds new technical safety recommendations.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Almost all spacecraft sent to deep space — including the Voyager probes, Juno, Cassini-Huygens, and Galileo — must execute gravity assist maneuvers, slingshotting around planets to gain velocity for their vast treks.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Beijing probes Mexican tariffs on Chinese imports Beijing launched a sweeping investigation into Mexico’s tariffs on Chinese imports, highlighting the widening fallout of Washington’s trade wars.
—semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
His new film, which probes George Orwell’s writings, is just as blistering.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Amidst sexy scenes on and off the court and hilarious banter, Spencer also probes the more vulnerable, wounded parts of her character’s hearts.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Russia, too, regularly probes America’s northern flank.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Everett probes race, language, irony, and power with wit and moral clarity.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Yet his memoir—a book very much in the spirit of William Hazlitt or Thomas De Quincey, and worthy of standing beside them—probes his descent into compulsion.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
The Hill’s Emily Brooks probes those questions and others in her weekly newsletter covering conservative politics.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 8 July 2025
Noun
The probes involve an active NBA player (Terry Rozier), an active NBA head coach (Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups) and an NBA assistant (Damon Jones).
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The researchers connected electrical wires and probes to different points on the mushrooms.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Dior’s and Giorgio Armani’s probes have been fully resolved and the judicial oversight lifted.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
As proven by federal probes into Medi-Cal data, Rosenberg said, California’s social services department couldn’t guarantee their data was safe from federal interference.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
More than 4 million members of the 99-million-strong party have faced probes, from the most junior to the highest ranking officials.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Cap Times also obtained the department’s case notes showing summaries of misconduct allegations, investigation practices and outcomes from probes spanning 2019 through part of 2022.
—Danielle Duclos, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Unlike earlier probes, the NTSB report focuses on how Titan's carbon-fiber hull physically failed and adds new technical safety recommendations.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Almost all spacecraft sent to deep space — including the Voyager probes, Juno, Cassini-Huygens, and Galileo — must execute gravity assist maneuvers, slingshotting around planets to gain velocity for their vast treks.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Through intimate interviews with players, coaches, parents, journalists and opponents, director Kevin Shaw probes media bias, racial stereotypes, community pride and the ethical complexities of youth sports—showing how a moment meant to celebrate young athletes became a lasting stigma.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Beijing probes Mexican tariffs on Chinese imports Beijing launched a sweeping investigation into Mexico’s tariffs on Chinese imports, highlighting the widening fallout of Washington’s trade wars.
—semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
His new film, which probes George Orwell’s writings, is just as blistering.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Amidst sexy scenes on and off the court and hilarious banter, Spencer also probes the more vulnerable, wounded parts of her character’s hearts.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Russia, too, regularly probes America’s northern flank.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Everett probes race, language, irony, and power with wit and moral clarity.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Yet his memoir—a book very much in the spirit of William Hazlitt or Thomas De Quincey, and worthy of standing beside them—probes his descent into compulsion.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
The Hill’s Emily Brooks probes those questions and others in her weekly newsletter covering conservative politics.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 8 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probes
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The first two questions were about the investigations, and the third was about how great the games had been during the week.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers both won their first games since Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested on Thursday in connection with two separate federal gambling investigations announced by the Eastern District of New York.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kika explores a particular collision of collapse and reinvention, observing how financial precarity and pressure can erode personal boundaries and generate unexpected forms of empowerment.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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In this video, CNN’s Isabel Rosales braves the infamous Netherworld Haunted House and explores the psychology behind our fascination with fear.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sally yearns for freedom from her creator, aligning her with the motives of Cancer, who searches for independence from their family on occasion.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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As the world searches for alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, researchers are turning to materials that are safer, cheaper, and easier to source.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Conklin and Hurley didn’t respond to inquiries.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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In March, after inquiries from NPR and KFF Health News about the growing number of pertussis cases, the health department put out its first social media communications about the outbreak and offered interviews to other journalists.—
Rosemary Westwood,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The board investigates crashes and can make recommendations, but only the Federal Aviation Administration has the authority to mandate inspections.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Arthur also hands over Roman's backpack, which Major Crimes investigates.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These lessons also tended to focus on heroes and holidays rather than deeper explorations of understanding civics through multiple perspectives.—
Robert Maloy,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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The novel intertwines elements of espionage with philosophical explorations of human history, environmentalism, and the complexities of identity and manipulation.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a new series from the Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast In the Dark, Heidi Blake examines the evidence and asks whether the British justice system got it wrong.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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There is little academic research that examines the differences between American and Canadian tourists abroad, according to Kim Dae-young, professor of hospitality management at the University of Missouri.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Metal detectors then helped pinpoint the likely locations for more extensive examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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Despite dedicated examinations of the sky, no imminent threats have been found.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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