as in to explore
to search through or into
experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem
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Recent Examples of investigate
The exact cause of the blast is being investigated, said the police spokesperson, Sanjay Tyagi.
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Shivam Patel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next The FBI in Miami continues to investigate Kepner’s death aboard the Carnival Horizon.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Galactic Energy stated that engineers are investigating the cause of the failure, as reported by China Daily.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
The researchers spent mere days investigating each of the satellites.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Shivam Patel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next The FBI in Miami continues to investigate Kepner’s death aboard the Carnival Horizon.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Galactic Energy stated that engineers are investigating the cause of the failure, as reported by China Daily.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
The researchers spent mere days investigating each of the satellites.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigate
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This continuation aims to honor that legacy while exploring the modern challenges of identity, independence, and purpose facing a new generation.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
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The event brings together leaders from entertainment, advocacy, innovation and investment to explore how storytelling can shape culture and drive measurable social progress.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Some of the sites that CNN examined have less obvious visual clues tying them to missile production.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The researchers focused on lithium aluminum alloys and examined how lithium ions navigate two internal phases, known as the lithium-rich beta phase and the lithium-poor alpha phase.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Investigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigate. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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