inspector

noun

Definition of inspectornext
as in detective

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Recent Examples of inspector The inspector hit each container size with a Stop Sale order. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 Look up the home’s age in local property records and have an inspector assess its condition. — Dylan Connor, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2026 When in doubt, call an inspector to help identify mouse entry points. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 1 Nov. 2026 After the game, the inspector roams the locker rooms, checking to make sure that no non-partner logos can be seen by reporters, fans or television cameras — and then writes a summary of each game for the league. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inspector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspector
  1. detective
  2. investigator
  3. sleuth
  4. patrolman
  5. officer
  6. sheriff
  7. policewoman
  8. policeman
Noun
  • Several hours later, detectives were notified by medical staff that the man died from his injuries.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The officers replayed bodycam video of their encounter to O'Neill's brother, who told detectives the man in the video was not his brother.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of detective
Noun
  • Chrinos told investigators that the truck belonged to his boss, who had lent it to him, the affidavit said.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Aguilar also testified that investigators searched federal and state computerized fingerprint databases without finding a match.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of investigator
Noun
  • What happens here is beyond the reach of rubbernecking pundits or home sleuths wanting a hot take for their socials.
    — Luke Jones, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • PubPeer is a place where researchers, often called scientific sleuths, can anonymously identify flaws in the literature.
    — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of sleuth
Noun
  • The second time, he was joined by the state highway patrolman who had issued the ticket and by a Catholic priest who had been on the road that night and testified that conditions had been treacherous.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Assembly Bill 2337 was authored by outgoing lawmaker and former California highway patrolman Assemblymember Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of patrolman
Noun
  • According to police and fire department accounts, Banks, who was wearing only underwear, was acting erratically and attempted to rob other citizens before officers arrived.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Nvidia has had an advantage from the start and as soon as a competitor releases something just as good, Nvidia has put out the next better chip, said Jay Aldebert, chief growth officer of International Services Inc.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of officer
Noun
  • The sheriff's office said a Monroe County deputy took over the pursuit when the Chevrolet exited I-75 in Erie Township, Michigan.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The sheriff’s office said there is no active threat to the community.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of sheriff
Noun
  • That policewoman has since been relieved of duty.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 23 June 2026
  • Elizabeth no longer fears being a dropout, and thinks about becoming a policewoman — a dream inspired by her uncle’s smart uniform.
    — Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of policewoman
Noun
  • Mason attempts to save the victims, and Charlie is coldcocked by a policeman.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Here’s the trailer for the upcoming two-part special Art Detectives, the UKTV and Acorn TV light crime drama starring Stephen Moyer (The Night Agent) as art-loving policeman Mick Palmer.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of policeman

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“Inspector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspector. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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