Synonyms of investigated

investigated

verb

past tense of investigate

as in explored

to search through or into

experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explored
• examined
• researched
• probed
• looked (into)
• inquired (into)
• studied
• dug (into)
• inspected
• checked into
• delved (into)
• scanned
• viewed
• checked up on
• sifted
• perused
• skimmed (through)
• browsed
• thumbed (through)
• reinvestigated
• surfed
• cruised

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of investigated

The new charges were brought after Bedfordshire Police investigated reports made by four additional women, police said. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Since the files were lost, the sheriff’s office can’t say what individuals were interviewed or investigated. — Samantha Springer, NBC news, 19 July 2026

For the last three decades, the division has investigated allegations of police misconduct, authority it was granted by Congress after the 1991 beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles Police Department officers. — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Last year at this time, police had investigated 39 homicides. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

The photos appeared to provide information on the status of the River Forest case, including that it was being investigated as a felony. — William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

What the Research Shows About Stress and Sleep A 2024 study investigated whether a 45-minute session of Vibroacoustic Sound Massage (VSM) could influence stress, relaxation, brain activity and heart function in healthy adults. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

It should be investigated as a crime from the very beginning. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

The Phillippi-Morris Hill intersection was closed Thursday night while a crash reconstruction team investigated. — Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026