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

According to the Office of the Inspector General, he was investigated for a string of civil rights violations, including improper searches and conduct unbecoming of an officer. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

The arson suspects were being investigated in connection with 89 forest and land fire cases across five provinces on the island of Borneo and four on Sumatra, Irhamni said. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

At this point last year, police had investigated 21 traffic fatalities on city streets. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

Loupe was investigated for seven allegations, including the bow-and-arrow accusation. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

He has also been investigated in connection with at least four other deaths. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

The cause of the fire is unknown and will be investigated once conditions allow, the department said. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

The individual on the other line allegedly told the woman that her computer was hacked and that she was being investigated for criminal activity, Riley said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Understand the facts In some trials, some participants are given a new drug or therapy that’s being investigated while others receive a placebo with no physical effect. — Michelle Andrews, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026