as in detective
a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons
the fictional sleuthhound Miss Marple is notable for her age as well as for her understanding of human nature, both of them being rather advanced
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Noun
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Wright, who formerly worked as a detective, said the video contains apparent facial features such as a mustache and that investigators should be able to calculate height, shoe size and brands of clothing.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026 -
DeOrzio turned himself in to county detectives Tuesday morning and is awaiting an arraignment and preliminary hearing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, investigators face challenges including verifying ransom demands in the digital age.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Sheriff’s Department posted on social media to say access was restricted to the road in front of the home to give investigators space.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Sleuthhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleuthhound. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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