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 researchers investigated whether certain conditions could overcome this obstacle. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

But his experience of being investigated over an unproven allegation has already created fear in the department. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026

So many themes related to the Tylenol poisonings seemed to emerge as Cooper investigated Betkowski’s life, but no direct evidence materialized to link him to the crime or place him in Chicago during the time of the poisonings. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

In a statement Friday, Meghan addressed the report that her father was being investigated. — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026

The girl was from Fort Wayne, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department, which investigated her death. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Meghan said she had been given assurances that the allegations were being investigated. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2026

Murat’s business associate, Sergey Malinka, was investigated but not considered a suspect. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Deputies investigated a fatal crash involving two vehicles and a pedestrian early Sunday morning in Volusia County, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026