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delve (into)

verb

ˈdelv How to pronounce delve (into) (audio)
Definition of delve (into)next
as in to explore
to search through or into we uncovered many interesting stories as we delved into the history of the house we were restoring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delve (into)
  1. explore
  2. investigate
  3. examine
Verb
  • In the title role, Rosalind Eleazar explores the ups and downs of life as a working actor whose earlier success has stalled.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • As research increasingly explores how the gut microbiome may affect everything from digestion and immune function to metabolism and brain health, many of us are better recognizing its influence and importance.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of explore
Verb
  • Given such an unprecedented event, police in Fall River were not prepared to investigate a double homicide, ultimately compromising the crime scene and the early days of the investigation.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Detectives with the Police Department’s major collision investigation unit and crime scene investigators are investigating, according to Smith.
    — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of investigate
Verb
  • The team measured 13 rare earth elements, including cerium, ytterbium and lanthanum, and examined whether exposure was associated with birth outcomes.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • That will require disciplined budgeting, responsible oversight and a School Board willing to examine where every dollar is being spent and prioritize the people working directly with our students.
    — Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of examine
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“Delve (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delve%20%28into%29. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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