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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
The incident lands as Waymo faces multiple probes tied to school-zone safety.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Of late, xAI has been at the center of regulatory probes across the globe concerning Grok.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
This new analysis considered Type-Ia supernovas, the same type used to first discover dark energy, in addition to three other probes of cosmic structure and expansion.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Smith won indictments in both probes, but abandoned the cases after Trump won back the White House because of longstanding Justice Department legal opinions that say sitting presidents cannot be indicted.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
The Department of Justice’s probes into contrived investigations, our taxpayer money going into a $400 million ballroom, etc.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Regulatory probes are also underway in Malaysia and India, CNBC reported.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
The company is under several federal safety investigations and other probes.
—Paul Harloff, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
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
Aside from the annual financial review, the CSU’s internal auditing process also probes the 23 campuses in its system, including their auxiliaries.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
As a result of the incident, Chase suffers from memory gaps, which becomes something of a hurdle in the film when director Marina Zenovich probes Chase on his reputation for being difficult, particular incidents with SNL performer Terry Sweeney, and the conclusion of his work on Community.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Underneath the genre frame, the film probes how both families confront loss.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
On its second launch, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket started a pair of NASA probes on a journey to Mars, and had its booster finish its own flight by landing on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean.
—PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
Streep will play veteran New York property market journalist Diane Castle who, disillusioned with writing about the wealthy elite, probes a record-breaking sale of a new penthouse and the buyer’s identity for what could be the story of a lifetime.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
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, 30 Jan. 2026
The incident lands as Waymo faces multiple probes tied to school-zone safety.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Of late, xAI has been at the center of regulatory probes across the globe concerning Grok.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
This new analysis considered Type-Ia supernovas, the same type used to first discover dark energy, in addition to three other probes of cosmic structure and expansion.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Smith won indictments in both probes, but abandoned the cases after Trump won back the White House because of longstanding Justice Department legal opinions that say sitting presidents cannot be indicted.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
The Department of Justice’s probes into contrived investigations, our taxpayer money going into a $400 million ballroom, etc.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Regulatory probes are also underway in Malaysia and India, CNBC reported.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
The company is under several federal safety investigations and other probes.
—Paul Harloff, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Aside from the annual financial review, the CSU’s internal auditing process also probes the 23 campuses in its system, including their auxiliaries.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
As a result of the incident, Chase suffers from memory gaps, which becomes something of a hurdle in the film when director Marina Zenovich probes Chase on his reputation for being difficult, particular incidents with SNL performer Terry Sweeney, and the conclusion of his work on Community.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Underneath the genre frame, the film probes how both families confront loss.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
On its second launch, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket started a pair of NASA probes on a journey to Mars, and had its booster finish its own flight by landing on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean.
—PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
Streep will play veteran New York property market journalist Diane Castle who, disillusioned with writing about the wealthy elite, probes a record-breaking sale of a new penthouse and the buyer’s identity for what could be the story of a lifetime.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probes
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State authorities have frequently partnered with the federal government in the past on such investigations and welcome a good-faith partnership in the future, Bonta said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Amazon-like company has been subjected to a number of investigations, raids, and inspections initiated by the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the country’s primary antitrust regulator, in recent years.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Annual talk explores intersection of the brain, the soul, and the heart.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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The film explores the band’s early evolution in LA and the deep bonds forged through their friendship.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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But Phia also pays attention to what each user typically searches for.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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At midnight, Sophie leaves the ball without telling Benedict her name, as the Bridgerton searches all throughout London for her true identity—much like Prince Charming and Cinderella.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2026
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Research and operational grants poured in; Motherisk’s clinical laboratory expanded its operations, and its counselling center grew to seventy-five staff members, answering an average of two hundred inquiries a day.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Juventus have spent the last few weeks making inquiries about other forwards.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Southbound Interstate 95 at Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach is shut down while the Broward Sheriff’s Office investigates after a theft, chase and crash.—
Kathy Laskowski,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Florida Bar investigates allegations of ethical misconduct among lawyers.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Yet, over a dozen states are moving forward with their own explorations of legality — like treatment for heroin patients or veterans only — or funding research through clinical trials, according to the advocacy group Americans for Ibogaine.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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At the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, overwater bungalows spaced far apart encourage secluded explorations of the land and ocean—lagoon swims, sunset walks, and lazy afternoons.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Each feature examines how a woman approached a specific challenge or built a particular outcome, focusing on decisions, trade-offs, and execution rather than titles or milestones.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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This examines the various dimensions for a successful and a healthy retirement including financial, mental and physical health, safety and independence, social wellbeing and purpose.—
Alison Saldanha,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Women who brought the lawsuits said the university ignored their complaints and deliberately concealed abuse that happened for decades during examinations at the UCLA student health center, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center or in Heaps’ campus office.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Patients accused Heaps of groping them, performing unnecessarily invasive examinations and making suggestive comments.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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