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delve (into), dig (into), examine, explore, inquire (into), look (into), probe, research
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The states themselves have not been shy about investigating the tech companies. — Brian Fung, CNN, "Dozens of states prepare antitrust probe of Google's advertising practices," 3 Sep. 2019 Vancouver police are still investigating the crash and have not released any details. — Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, "1 dead, 2 injured after car crash in Vancouver," 2 Sep. 2019 After investigating, authorities allegedly identified Biles-Thomas as the shooter, the statement says. — Diane Herbst, PEOPLE.com, "Man Allegedly Killed by Simone Biles' Brother Was Young Barber Who 'Had Many Dreams'," 30 Aug. 2019 Through further investigating, police learned that shots had been heard in the area earlier that night, and about that same time, a light-colored sedan was spotted. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Chollas Creek fatal shooting victim was 16 years old, police say," 30 Aug. 2019 After investigating, police arrested the girl on a domestic violence charge. — cleveland.com, "Upset customer damages door, product stands: University Heights police blotter," 27 Aug. 2019 After that crash, state Rep. Rob Brooks of Saukville said state Department of Transportation Secretary-designee Craig Thompson had committed to investigating safety solutions at the intersection. — Jeff Rumage, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "For the second time this summer, a motorcyclist has died at this town of Saukville intersection," 26 Aug. 2019 Police are investigating a possible double homicide at an apartment complex on the northeast side. — Vic Ryckaert, Indianapolis Star, "Homicide detectives heading to northeast-side apartment where 2 victims appear to be dead," 23 Aug. 2019 Our journalists are committed to investigating important matters of public interest. — Dallas News, "DEA investigating UT Southwestern after nurses' overdose deaths," 22 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'investigate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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