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noun

Definition of probesnext
plural of probe
as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something a congressional probe into the accusations

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verb

present tense third-person singular of probe
1
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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2
as in searches
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery probing the depths of the undersea trench

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probes
  1. investigations
  2. explores
  3. inquiries
  4. investigates
  5. explorations
  6. examines
Noun
  • Going after congressional lawmakers, former or present, Justice department officials, like special prosecutor Jack Smith, or members of the press, for covering and writing about congressional investigations and judicial prosecutions, have no legal justification whatsoever.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As investigations progress, new evidence can lead to the recall being reclassified into a more serious category.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of investigations
Verb
  • Kennedy’s powerful book, which explores Goddard’s life as well as the author’s own, sets the record straight.
    Michael Schaub, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Her first collection of short stories explores the lives of Indigenous people across various timelines and locations.
    Michael Schaub, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of explores
Noun
  • Officials should also watch for inquiries about modifying a vehicle for heavier loads or faster speeds, and monitor reports of rental vehicles parked near sensitive facilities for a prolonged period of time.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Imagine virtual agents that understand customer intent, adjust based on real-time interactions and resolve inquiries without human intervention.
    Lori Thomas, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of inquiries
Verb
  • The funny thing is that this ambitious study of an ex-cop (James Badge Dale) who investigates a missing girl has already started to develop a cult following of its own.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Other measures would guarantee whistleblower protections for people who file complaints with the Ethics Commission and change how the agency investigates alleged violations of ethics rules and laws.
    Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of investigates
Noun
  • Her films disrupt conventional storytelling methods by employing magical realist explorations of spirituality, labor, and the environment to critique both social and ecological imbalances.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
  • YouTube has transformed itself from a place to watch funny cat videos, explorations of dance history, and Charlie biting fingers into one of the largest media companies in the world.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of explorations
Verb
  • In a piece of commentary about the concert, Swed examines Schoenberg’s legacy and Mehta’s embrace of it.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This article examines causes for inclusion resistance and strategies to succeed as an inclusive leader during hiccups or roadblocks.
    Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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