as in to explore
to search through or into
experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem
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Recent Examples of investigate
Broadview Police are now investigating.
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Meg Anderson, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
In truth, the more Madison looked around, the more she was put off investigating any further.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Two other officers were nearby and fired at the man, hitting him, according to the sheriff's office, which is investigating the incident.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating, New Bedford Public Information Officer Jonathan Darling told The Standard Times.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Meg Anderson, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
In truth, the more Madison looked around, the more she was put off investigating any further.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Two other officers were nearby and fired at the man, hitting him, according to the sheriff's office, which is investigating the incident.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating, New Bedford Public Information Officer Jonathan Darling told The Standard Times.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigate
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The researchers noted that torsional loading is not as strongly associated with injury risk as vertical loading, but future work may explore whether improved stroller design or posture cues could mitigate those twisting forces.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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While some diseases, like seasonal allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseases, are known to cause eosinophilia, or an abnormally high number of these cells, the role of eosinophilia in chronic pain hasn’t been well explored.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Oct. 2025
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From migrants and colonizers to gossip and war, Emily Wilson examines The Aeneid and its relevance to the modern world.—
tumblr.com,
tumblr.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Big Deal Grant Thornton has released the third installment of its Digital Transformation survey, which examines executives’ perspectives on the role of governance and compliance in technology use and how these factors support resilience.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Investigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigate. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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