Thesaurus results for PROBINGS

probings

noun

plural of probing

as in investigations

a systematic search for the truth or facts about something questionings and probings by several committees into the affair

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Carr has launched multiple investigations of the broadcast networks, but has issued few if any actual sanctions or resolution.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Some of Meir’s favorite experiments took place in the Life Sciences Glovebox, including investigations involving neocartilage and stem cells.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of investigations

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Hadrian’s Wall is the place of continuing archeological discovery, even after all these years and explorations.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Sep. 2026
And it's brought to our audience a wide range of compelling stories – from personal narratives to sound-rich explorations of places and events to hard-hitting journalism on issues and topics that are important to students.

— Janet W. Lee, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of explorations

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The scandal would be the center of congressional inquiries and investigations.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
The goal is to align these factors with your initial marketing strategy so your practice attracts the right patients at the right volume, rather than simply generating more inquiries.

— Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of inquiries

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Noreus then submitted fraudulent transcripts to state nursing boards so students could take licensing examinations and obtain nursing licenses, according to prosecutors.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
After undergoing examinations for her physical safety, the young woman was arrested on accusations of perpetrating crime against public health, per El Mundo.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of examinations

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This is a very different world from half a century ago, when NASA was created to land humans on the Moon and explore the Solar System with robotic probes.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
The two probes — Mira satellites operated by the California startup Impulse Space — zoomed within 650 feet (200 meters) of each other in low Earth orbit (LEO) recently.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of probes

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Widespread scientific consensus and decades of studies have firmly concluded there is no link between vaccines and autism.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Several preliminary assessments were done, said Susannah Campbell of BFW Engineering & Testing, including studies of the railyard’s soil, possible air pollution, and how much noise a new maintenance facility would create.

— Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

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