under investigation

phrase

: being investigated : being looked into to try to find out the facts
The accident is under investigation.

Examples of under investigation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Nationally, more than 7,000 cases of the parasite have been confirmed or are under investigation, according to the CDC, which said there have been more than 100 hospitalizations but no deaths to date. Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 The driver reportedly lost control of the bus, which veered off the road, struck a rock and overturned, according to the police statement, which added that the information was preliminary and the cause of the crash was under investigation. ABC News, 17 July 2026 While the talks were under way last year, Mindich was under investigation for serious crimes. Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Dixon was placed under investigation after seeking treatment for several gunshot wounds at a Nassau County hospital. Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for under investigation

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Under investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20investigation. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster