interrogator
noun
in·ter·ro·ga·tor
in-ˈter-ə-ˌgā-tər 
-ˈte-rə-
1
: one that interrogates
2
: a radio transmitter and receiver for sending out a signal that triggers a transponder and for receiving and displaying the reply
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The terrifying blankness of James Raterman’s military interrogator.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Designed by Pete and Alice Dye to resist one-note dominance, Sawgrass still works like an equal-opportunity interrogator.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Harper Simon is among the many pro musicians who have taken on the role of insatiably curious interrogator.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
As two men face police interrogators, a story emerges of twisted liaisons.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Designed by Pete and Alice Dye to resist one-note dominance, Sawgrass still works like an equal-opportunity interrogator.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Harper Simon is among the many pro musicians who have taken on the role of insatiably curious interrogator.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
As two men face police interrogators, a story emerges of twisted liaisons.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interrogator
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“Interrogator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interrogator. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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