as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
we didn't want to pry and did as little personal delving as possible
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Recent Examples of delving
Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Danny Brown, Stardust The always fascinating and shape-shifting Danny Brown returns this week with new album Stardust, his delving into the world of hyperpop.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delving
Noun
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The investigation remains ongoing.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Detectives asked anyone with information regarding Randall’s whereabouts or details relevant to the homicide investigation to call the Police Department at 916-714-5115.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Archaeologists have been excavating the grounds of Hertford College, a constituent college of Oxford University, since 2024, as part of construction work for a new library.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Instead of adding external chemicals or excavating polluted layers, the soil itself becomes a dynamic system capable of regenerating its quality over time.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More than half of the island is protected by national parks, with the Virgin Islands National Park covering nearly two-thirds of its terrain—an open invitation to hiking, beachcombing, and mindful exploration.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each troll has a name and a story that encourages nature exploration and ultimately finding ways to protect the earth.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Some were students working their way through school, digging the independence from their families that that kind of money gave them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The question now is whether members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will penalize a challenging film for not doing the sort of business that a fluffier film might have, or reward Johnson for digging deeper than ever before.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Formal inquiries began after complaints that personal information shared only in private realms was routinely exposed on the front pages of national newspapers, causing distress and compromising the safety of those targeted.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Wilson County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the 16th minute, Atletico Ottawa goalkeeper Nathan Ingham grabbed a shovel and began shovelling the field himself.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Carmel's ordinance for shoveling sidewalks Carmel's city ordinance says that property owners should clean its adjacent sidewalks by noon each day if snow or ice has gathered within the past 24 hours.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Cowley ends his examination of the postwar cultural situation on a note of doubt, not least about the changing status and nature of literary criticism.—
Michael Gorra,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The helicopter was recovered and retained for further examination.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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“Delving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delving. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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