as in inquiry
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
officials launched an extensive investigation of the plane crash
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Recent Examples of investigation
The first two questions were about the investigations, and the third was about how great the games had been during the week.
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Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Martin, 38, created, co-wrote and stars in Wayward, a Netflix mystery series that follows a local police officer's investigation into a local school for troubled teens in an isolated small town.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Todd Denton declined to comment on the investigation.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Consumer Reports has released the results of a recent investigation into the contents of a bubble tea (also referred to as boba tea) beverage, suggesting potentially concerning levels of lead.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Solutions wanted Commissioners said the two recent shootings and others in the Free Press investigation appeared to begin with pretext or stop-and-frisk style stops.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
What To Know According to a joint investigation by German broadcasters, several NATO member states have received intelligence that in recent years, Russian military units have conducted deep-water operations at the Estonia site.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Brice McCracken, special agent in charge with the National Center for Explosives Training and Research, said crews generated 290 leads, completed 277 investigation reports and scanned through 14,000 documents over the last 12 days.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Martin, 38, created, co-wrote and stars in Wayward, a Netflix mystery series that follows a local police officer's investigation into a local school for troubled teens in an isolated small town.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Todd Denton declined to comment on the investigation.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Consumer Reports has released the results of a recent investigation into the contents of a bubble tea (also referred to as boba tea) beverage, suggesting potentially concerning levels of lead.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Solutions wanted Commissioners said the two recent shootings and others in the Free Press investigation appeared to begin with pretext or stop-and-frisk style stops.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
What To Know According to a joint investigation by German broadcasters, several NATO member states have received intelligence that in recent years, Russian military units have conducted deep-water operations at the Estonia site.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Brice McCracken, special agent in charge with the National Center for Explosives Training and Research, said crews generated 290 leads, completed 277 investigation reports and scanned through 14,000 documents over the last 12 days.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigation
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Newsweek contacted the Department of Justice for comment on Saturday via media inquiry form outside of regular office hours.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several other board members also did not reply to AP inquiries.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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In 2017, Davidson undertook a two-year examination of the college’s ties to slavery and racist policies by the college’s Commission on Race and Slavery.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sure enough, on closer examination, it was confirmed that the mirror was made from Webster Sterling silver and, based on online listings and previous auction prices, is potentially worth anywhere between $75 and $200.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Reusable Water Bottle A long day of exploration can easily work up a thirst.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Barrymore complimented the nuanced nature of the show's exploration of the troubled teen industry.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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These are Logan Paulsen and his wife Kelly’s rescue dogs, all different ages and sizes, all at the door of their comfortable northern Virginia home to greet his students for another day of film study and training.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Although further studies – such as carbon dating – are needed to determine its exact age, the team estimated the crater’s formation period by analyzing its geological structure and the extent of erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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This kind of bet is key to the sports betting probe announced Thursday.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several games from the 2024-25 season fall within the probe's scope.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Algerian is equally capable of tucking into midfield, running the flanks, playing probing passes from a wide-centre-back role or making darting movements towards goal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, hackers at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas presented research showing how to hack a Deckmate shuffler and use it to cheat.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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The research team also claims that the method holds the potential to significantly reduce battery charging times while improving specific energy and operational lifespan.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigation. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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