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
Though the governor’s office has told IndyStar that some findings have been referred to the Office of the Inspector General, there is no mention in the report of intentions to further investigate any of the findings.
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
The team that investigated Comey this summer ultimately reached the same conclusion, telling Halligan that pursuing an indictment without clear probable cause would be unethical.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
The scientists investigated how these could impact our planet.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
LogoPowered byScale logo Police are investigating a fire that burned down the home of South Carolina Circuit Court judge Diane Goodstein, who had reportedly received death threats for weeks related to her work.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
The team that investigated Comey this summer ultimately reached the same conclusion, telling Halligan that pursuing an indictment without clear probable cause would be unethical.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
The scientists investigated how these could impact our planet.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
LogoPowered byScale logo Police are investigating a fire that burned down the home of South Carolina Circuit Court judge Diane Goodstein, who had reportedly received death threats for weeks related to her work.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigate
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Schwinn Koen Balance Bike Few toys get kids exercising and exploring the natural world like a bicycle does.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The study aims to explore the relationship between menopause and exercise, with the goal of understanding what type(s) and duration of exercise may alleviate the common symptoms of menopause.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
6 Oct. 2025
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The New Content Economy, examining the evolving landscape of creators, media, and emerging technologies.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Skordeles said some private sources economists examine include freight data from ports and railroads, industry group data from organizations like the National Association of Realtors, and earnings reports from public companies.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Investigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigate. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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