INTERROGATION Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

interrogation

noun

Definition of interrogation

as in questioning

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as in investigation

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Recent Examples of interrogation Upon further interrogation, this guy identifies both Sokolov and Renat as key players in her abduction. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026 Zubaydah was the first person in the CIA’s detention and interrogation program after 9/11 and subjected to what is now widely viewed as torture. — Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Self-interrogation, of course, is often unpleasant and is not a prescription that is likely to sell many books. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 This deep interrogation has led to cool experiments in form and distribution, like a series of zines sold via newspaper vending machine. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interrogation

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Noun

During questioning, Cohen initially pointed to Handal’s own statements as evidence of his knowledge.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
The line of questioning came at a hearing days before her ouster.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of questioning

Noun

FlyDubai, the lower-cost sister carrier of Emirates airlines, said its flights to and from Israel would be suspended while an investigation takes place.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
The seven Chi Phi members in question were suspended, expelled, or faced other consequences, such as writing an essay, but most were allowed to continue their education at the university following a monthslong Title IX investigation.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of investigation

Noun

Cassidy, who led the inquiry into Saphier's views on vaccines, ultimately voted in support of her nomination.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Even for Adnan’s biggest fans, the documentary beckons us toward further inquiry, her work a site of continuous discovery in language, both visual and written.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of inquiry

Noun

The point is that an inquisition’s social cost is so high that its victims’ guilt or innocence is only part of the accounting.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Defeat on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their play-off bracket’s final in March led to an inquisition.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of inquisition

Noun

The door’s handle had been broken off but the door did not have damage consistent with a break-in, such as prying or force marks, said Det.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
If the convict can help transport the loot from that camp to a safe space far from the government’s prying eyes, the warden will punch his get-outta-jail-free card.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of prying

Noun

Euan Ashley is chair of the Department of Medicine at Stanford University and a physician-scientist whose research spans genomics, precision medicine, digital health, and artificial intelligence.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
The Policy Analysis Market (PAM) designed by Polk’s research firm, Net Exchange, for DARPA’s Information Awareness Office was one of many answers to questions raised about the effectiveness of US intelligence following 9/11.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of research

Noun

Alexei Gruverman then used scanning probe microscopy to examine the film’s electrical response.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
The Australian website probe occurred in June, an OpenAI spokesperson previously told CNN, but the company was only made aware of it in August.

— Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of probe

Noun

Does the school offer career exploration, technical education, or dual credit opportunities?

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
While designers have no current use for their jump-otronic robots, the sheer amount of robotics development for terrestrial and extra-planetary exploration suggests that the photoleapers are a solution that will eventually find their problem.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

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