as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
a congressional probe into the accusations
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as in to investigate
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 probe
Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Typically, a gel will be applied to the body to help the ultrasound waves transmit from the probe and into the body.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Adam Kepecs, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
In 1977, the Justice Department launched a task force to probe the FBI's harassment and investigations of King, as well as his assassination and the criminal investigation.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
That probe energized the recall, which easily passed with more than 60% of the vote.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Typically, a gel will be applied to the body to help the ultrasound waves transmit from the probe and into the body.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Modern neuroscience equips us with a powerful arsenal of tools to probe how disease changes brain activity in mice.
—Adam Kepecs, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
In 1977, the Justice Department launched a task force to probe the FBI's harassment and investigations of King, as well as his assassination and the criminal investigation.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probe
Verb
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In 1976, the disease detectives were sent to investigate an outbreak in Philadelphia of a mysterious deadly illness.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Warren was asked about the challenges to the tariff rollout and her call for the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate if Trump allies profited from wild swings in the markets.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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As well as that, animal-lovers won't want to miss Octopus, a two-part documentary special exploring the life of a giant pacific octopus narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (there's even a cameo by comedian and octopus-obsessive Tracy Morgan).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The book explores the exploitation of undocumented Angelenos by both gang overlords and local law enforcement.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Treasury Department on Wednesday sent an inquiry to the IRS’s acting chief counsel, Andrew De Mello, asking the agency to rescind Harvard’s tax-exempt status, according to The Washington Post.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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While there have been a few inquiries, Iggy still hasn't found his forever home.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Forensic investigators will examine the findings for signs of trauma, injury and a cause of death.—
Dawn Klavon,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere, investigators searched the house, the barn and even the pond.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Chargers were searching for a sure-handed, downfield threat.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That account, however, could open him up for the first time to cross examination on the witness stand.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, the true subject of the film’s examination turns out to be Nina herself, a doctor whose steady, unfailingly professional surface barely conceals self-lacerating anguish.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In summer, the midnight sun bathes the landscape in 24-hour daylight, allowing for endless exploration.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This is a moving exploration of grief and the drama's most emotional hour.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In a new report published by Billboard on April 17, studies found that of the 80,000-plus attendees at the music festival, roughly 60% used a payment plan to afford their tickets.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, 73% of graduates were employed, but many ended up in jobs unrelated to their studies.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Probe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probe. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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