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
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
The prosecution are framing the buying off of the video as an attempt to obstruct a police probe of the beating of Ventura.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 June 2025
Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 30 May 2025
The brothers showed off their flair for cinematic style and sound design, while the script, by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, worked in addiction metaphor and probed deeper themes about grief and loss.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Deerfield Public Schools District 109 is facing a probe by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights after middle school girls were allegedly forced by school administrators to change in front of a trans student in the girls' locker room.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
The prosecution are framing the buying off of the video as an attempt to obstruct a police probe of the beating of Ventura.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 June 2025
Verb
Lawmakers in the California Senate plan to probe reports of a potential settlement between Hollywood giant Paramount and President Trump in connection with his ongoing lawsuit against CBS News.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 30 May 2025
The brothers showed off their flair for cinematic style and sound design, while the script, by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, worked in addiction metaphor and probed deeper themes about grief and loss.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probe
Verb
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In one study of over 12,000 adults, researchers investigated whether genetics influences the link between vegetable intake and weight or obesity.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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No one is in custody, and detectives are investigating, according to police, who did not give a motive for the shooting.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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From adding color to her wardrobe to making meals for her children, Taylor told WWD that she is often refueled by stepping away from her work and loves to explore art and culture for inspiration.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Scuba divers enjoy exploring the west bay of Entalula Island, which has a beautiful coral garden and El Nido's famous limestone wall diving site.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
Noun
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We’re taught to prioritize action over inquiry, compliance over curiosity.—
Hunter McMahon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Newsweek reached out to Marriott International and the woman's attorney for comment via email outside of regular office hours on Tuesday, as well as to Clearview Building Services, LLC, via an online inquiry form.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The researchers also examined more than 2,700 genomes of modern plague samples from Asia, Africa, and North and South America.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Jacob Soboroff, a national and political correspondent for NBC News, has set a deal with HarperCollins to write a book examining the wildfires that devastated his hometown of Pacific Palisades as well as Altadena in January.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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The Illinois Trust Act prohibits police from searching, arresting or detaining people solely because of their immigration status.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2025
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In the days ahead, Israel’s superior intelligence apparatus will search for targets of opportunity - commanders and equipment changing location, or the movement of materiel to facilitate a response – and continue to strike.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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During cross examination, Abrego Garcia’s attorneys raised questions about possible conflicts of interest.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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On cross examination, defense attorneys introduced evidence showing Jane expressed gratitude for Combs during the trip.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 June 2025
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The billionaire's federal contracts range in research development, space exploration, utility and defense, particularly as space becomes more and more militarized.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Another feature that caught our eye (and our tester's baby) is the amount of sensory exploration this center provides.—
Cameron LeBlanc,
Parents,
5 June 2025
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For example, the UK’s mattress trade association reacted to the study by issuing guidance for its members.—
Arlene Blum,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some powders contain aspartame or acesulfame potassium (also known as acesulfame K), which, one 2022 study suggested, may be linked to a greater cancer risk (although other studies have not found this).—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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“Probe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probe. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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