investigates

present tense third-person singular of investigate

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Recent Examples of investigates Arunkumar said the medical examiner’s office thoroughly investigates the cases it is called on to determine whether heat was a main or contributing factor. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Jonah investigates without actually being employed by the police, and a few other preposterous scenes will undoubtedly force viewers to suspend disbelief. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 Continue reading … DATA LEAK — DHS investigates 'catastrophic' breach exposing thousands of ICE, Border Patrol agents. — FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 When Gladwell investigates whether those features actually make a gun more lethal, the case largely falls apart. — Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Littlejohn investigates, [Eugene Chantrelle] is convicted, and he is hanged for this murder. — ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026 For now, Mickschl’s disciplinary case remains open as the university investigates the chalk incident. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Charlotte Water investigates reports of violations through staff observations and complaints from the public. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026 Emmet Fraizer investigates the uncertain future (and messy recent past) of the beloved science publication. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigates
Verb
  • Presidential Funerals Probably the museum’s signature exhibit, Presidential Funerals explores the history, ceremony, and logistics behind state funerals through artifacts spanning multiple administrations.
    — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Through candid conversations and high-level networking, the event explores the capital, strategies and partnerships driving growth across the industry.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The research, published Thursday in the scientific journal Current Biology, examines how permanent Daylight Saving Time could affect children traveling to school.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The admiring portrait also examines Capra’s political timidity and broken collaborations, while showing how his films shaped Hollywood and Americans’ ideas about themselves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Investigates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigates. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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