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
Dan Mangan, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Of the 10 original instrument sets carried by the twin probes, seven have now been switched off.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 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, 19 Apr. 2026
Officials reported a similarly precise trajectory on the second New Glenn launch, which dispatched two NASA science probes toward Mars in November.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Apr. 2026
The pair’s contentious relationship has affected the show and its filming, which was paused last month amid new domestic violence probes of Paul.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
This leak set comes with three detectors, which feature two groups of backwater detector sensor probes and one group of front probes for pipe dripping.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
In November, the company successfully landed its booster back on earth after helping launch two probes to Mars as part of NASA’s Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (Escapade) mission.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The Kent Kresa Space Gallery will feature a wide array of spacecraft, planetary probes, telescopes and more.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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
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
Noun
Klein and Enriquez both cooperated with Kalshi’s probes, according to the company.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Of the 10 original instrument sets carried by the twin probes, seven have now been switched off.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 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, 19 Apr. 2026
Officials reported a similarly precise trajectory on the second New Glenn launch, which dispatched two NASA science probes toward Mars in November.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Apr. 2026
The pair’s contentious relationship has affected the show and its filming, which was paused last month amid new domestic violence probes of Paul.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
This leak set comes with three detectors, which feature two groups of backwater detector sensor probes and one group of front probes for pipe dripping.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
In November, the company successfully landed its booster back on earth after helping launch two probes to Mars as part of NASA’s Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (Escapade) mission.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The Kent Kresa Space Gallery will feature a wide array of spacecraft, planetary probes, telescopes and more.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probes
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So far, no one has been arrested, but officials said a couple of cases have been documented as hate-crime investigations.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The former inspector general garnered a reputation for high-profile investigations, some of which saw her butt heads with Mayor Brandon Johnson and his administration.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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This class, featuring insights from experts like Amy Cuddy and Sylvia Ann Hewlett, explores the concept of presence in communication and leadership, offering strategies to enhance executive presence, build confidence, and effectively manage performance anxiety for professional success.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 1974 memoir explores Hollywood's Golden Age, and is packed with stories of some of its biggest stars.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Grand Pirate Show drops fans into the world of the Straw Hat Crew — Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji and Chopper — along with appearances by the Marines as the group searches for Pop Greens, or seeds with both instant growth and attack capabilities.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Tereza won’t stand for it and searches for a way to relocate elsewhere.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Noelle Berriet, Kean's congressional spokeswoman, did not reply to multiple inquiries asking about the congressman missing votes.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Blogoslawski and Stewart did not respond immediately to inquiries late Friday.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Officials said the deputy is on standard administrative leave while the Oakland County Sheriff's Office investigates the shooting.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division, which investigates the city's most high-profile cases, is handling the investigation.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Memoiristic explorations of lemmings, foxes, childhood violence, and pregnancy give way to a sequence of love stories dedicated to the northern lights, diving into mythology and spirituality.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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His fearless explorations provided context that brought relevance, intimacy and urgency to our relationship with music.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Through fluid storytelling and character studies, the show examines the impact of Jamie’s actions on those around him and highlights the radicalization of young boys in toxic online spaces.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the May issue of The Atlantic, Idrees Kahloon examines America’s gerontocracy problem.—
Drew Goins,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Once the animals undergo forensic medical examinations, the PSPCA said charges for the people responsible could include animal cruelty and neglect, failure to provide access to clean and sanity shelter and lack of veterinary care.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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