as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
a congressional probe into the accusations
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as in explores
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 Synonyms for probes
Noun
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The announcement of the new probe is just the latest in a string of NHTSA investigations into problems with F-150 downshifting.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Regardless, renegade researchers Corrado Malanga and Filippo Biondi want to continue their investigations.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Looking ahead, Danish sees the innovative casting in Last Call as part of a larger theater movement that challenges traditional norms and explores fresh creative approaches.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Life After Life Club in an Orange County retirement community explores trance channeling, the power of animal communication and near-death experiences.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many are seeing an influx of inquiries and even bookings with pre-engaged duos.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Apple has yet to give retail staff direction on how to handle inquiries about the tariff impact, leaving workers to navigate the uncertainty on their own.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At a news conference Sunday, Schumer had urged that the company halt all flights while the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates the crash.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the movie Glass Onion (spoiler alert), a detective investigates a case involving a billionaire.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Existential explorations light up your consciousness while the sun fuses with Neptune.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Porto, often the starting point for Douro Valley explorations, is home to wine cellar like Graham’s and Taylor's, where visitor learn about the history of Port wine and participate in tastings.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This article examines several recent key developments in digital service taxation.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The concept of surveillance capitalism examines how tech companies use personal data to predict and manipulate consumer behavior for profit.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Probes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probes. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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