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as in questioning
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as in investigation
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Recent Examples of interrogation
In general, officers must read a defendant their Miranda rights before an in-custody interrogation, Saland explained to CNN.
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Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Instead, the often low-rung crews are detained for interrogation, in the hope of shedding light on shady drug kingpins, gang operations and distribution networks.
—Simon Owen , Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
This is a smart interrogation of the self and of abuse that expands beyond Sinno’s life to major literary figures — like Virginia Woolf, Toni Morrison, and Vladimir Nabokov — who have also reckoned with these ideas in their work.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Being a critic does, however, require the constant interrogation of one’s own tastes and proclivities—perhaps never more so than when compiling a Best Albums list.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
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Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Instead, the often low-rung crews are detained for interrogation, in the hope of shedding light on shady drug kingpins, gang operations and distribution networks.
—Simon Owen , Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
This is a smart interrogation of the self and of abuse that expands beyond Sinno’s life to major literary figures — like Virginia Woolf, Toni Morrison, and Vladimir Nabokov — who have also reckoned with these ideas in their work.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Being a critic does, however, require the constant interrogation of one’s own tastes and proclivities—perhaps never more so than when compiling a Best Albums list.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrogation
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Police have detained several people for questioning, but do not have a suspect in custody.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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After all, his only experience with real-life interrogators was from the receiving end of their questioning.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Detectives from the Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit responded to take over the investigation, but the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Crime in Anne Arundel County Saturday's shooting initiated Anne Arundel County's first homicide investigation of 2026.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The commission primarily opens inquiries in response to tips – and bigger investigations can often take years to complete.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Gemini will assess people’s purchasing intent — for example an inquiry about removing a wine stain out of a rug could lead to links for related products sold at Walmart.—
Jaewon Kang,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fear, devotion, inquisition, obsession, admiration – all attention is good attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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As decent people resign, they’re replaced with people eager or at least willing to participate in Trump’s partisan inquisition.—
David French,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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That was what led the princess to send her staff away and sneak the BBC crew in for the interview, isolating herself in the face of Bashir’s prying questions.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
26 Nov. 2025
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The New Jersey native also teased some new music on the way after some prying from Hudson.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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However, the research conducted during this period left a legacy that space agencies continue to follow today.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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While many parents may assume that helping their kids specialize early in life prepares them for successful careers, the latest research suggests otherwise.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Justice Department has blocked state investigators from participating in the probe.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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To check the doneness of your pork without constantly lifting the lid (and letting heat escape), use a probe thermometer with a digital display.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Seven miles of nature trails invite exploration on foot or by bike, while 70 acres of canals and lakes are easily navigated in a kayak or atop a paddleboard.—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The United States is also spearheading an initiative called the Artemis Accords, which seeks to establish a set of norms for safe, sustainable and peaceful space exploration.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Interrogation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrogation. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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