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
So, like two detectives sniffing a break in a case, Richardson and Soto further investigated, scanning more clips in search of supporting evidence.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
However, the cause is still being investigated.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man who was found on a staircase at a west Fort Worth apartment complex on Monday morning.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft and has asked the public for tips.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
However, the cause is still being investigated.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man who was found on a staircase at a west Fort Worth apartment complex on Monday morning.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft and has asked the public for tips.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigate
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Multigenerational travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world, offering opportunities for grandparents, parents, and children to share experiences and create lasting memories together.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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After losing generational slugger Juan Soto to a record-setting free agent offer from the New York Mets last year, the New York Yankees may be desperate to prevent another power-hitting outfielder from exploring the open market after a single season with the franchise.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Immediately after the ball landed, Boone emerged from the dugout and asked crew chief Adrian Johnson to examine the bat.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mayoral race spotlights local option taxes The City Council authorized a $200,000 contract with the Citizens Research Council of Michigan earlier this year to examine the feasibility of local option taxes.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Investigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigate. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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