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probes

  • plural
    of probe.
    probe
    verb (used with object)
    to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely.
  • present tense form
    of probe (3rd person singular).
    probe
    verb (used with object)
    to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely.

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Sanft recounted decades of probes and noted that prior investigations did not take his client’s statements seriously because they were not credible.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

These quasiparticles serve as highly sensitive optical probes that can reveal both the crystal itself and the collective motion occurring within it.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

Party authorities announced probes against each official over subsequent weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

AFP's findings were corroborated by other international probes, including investigations conducted by Reuters, the Committee to Protect Journalists, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

That way if one or two probes had problems, we'd still have enough food to complete the mission.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir