probe
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
That gives PTA observations an unexpected ability to probe extremely ancient populations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
In 2023, the California Department of Justice launched a civil rights probe into the practices by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department that led to the spike in in-custody deaths.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The leader of North Lanarkshire Council's SNP group has been readmitted to the party, after a probe into her handling of complaints about former council leader Jordan Linden.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
The UK probe will look into whether TikTok is doing enough under UK law to protect children from harmful content.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Why Gebu permitted his occasional visits to their house was a mystery Ranofer had never cared to probe into.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
![]()
To investigate the effect, the team used specialized microscope probes to map the shape of the wrinkles and measure local electrical energy and current.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
The lightning-quick sale of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner comes as Mark Walter faces federal probes into allegedly conflicted insurance loans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 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
The party has long grappled with venal insiders—including antigraft inspectors—who leak secrets about corruption probes in return for bribes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The seismology section had a million probes down here, with a ninety-nine point eight success rate at predicting the magma flares.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
![]()
Phillips was additionally probed by the House Ethics Committee for allegedly hiring a girlfriend to intern in Collins’ office.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
Walter’s system is now being probed by federal prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission, including whether the connections were properly disclosed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
"This was the first time that shock-compressed diamond was probed with X-ray diffraction all the way up to melting," said Millot.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
“It’s easy to imagine that in six to 12 months, every application that’s facing the internet in some way is being probed by a genius-level cybersecurity attacker in the form of an agent.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026
He probed me with these eyes, searching my thoughts, my spirit.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
![]()
A nurse, who was visibly unsettled and asked not to be identified, told AFP that the hospital was probing the circumstances of the fire and "doesn't want its reputation to be damaged any further".
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Instead of gently probing nuclei, researchers collide them at the highest energies available and reconstruct their shapes from the patterns left behind.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
It is uncertain whether that would satisfy the federal agencies probing potential wrongdoing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Police are now probing how the thieves were able to enter the museum without triggering its alarms and who may have been responsible.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Though at this distance she couldn’t see his eyes clearly, she felt his gaze on her, probing, questioning, lingering on her eyes, her lips, her face.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing probe
For Grilled Cheese Day, Vocab with a Twist
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
100 Great Words from "Fahrenheit 451" -- Part I Vocabulary
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Fine?" Vocabulary from the short story
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!