Synonyms of investigates

investigates

verb

present tense third-person singular of investigate

as in explores

to search through or into

experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explores
• examines
• researches
• looks (into)
• probes
• delves (into)
• inspects
• digs (into)
• inquires (into)
• checks up on
• scans
• checks into
• studies
• views
• sifts
• peruses
• skims (through)
• browses
• surfs
• thumbs (through)
• reinvestigates
• cruises

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of investigates

Depending on the cause of this morning's explosion, that mission and others could face delays as China investigates the incident. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Lizbeth Gwisdalla, who told The Times the department regularly investigates these types of online rental scams. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

As an episodic series, across the first several episodes, Anna investigates a murder, a bank robbery and a missing girl. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Multiple lanes are closed as the Boise Police Department investigates a crash at the intersection of North Curtis Road and West Emerald Street on Thursday in Boise. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026

The Ethics Committee, a bipartisan panel that investigates claims of misconduct involving House members, did not say if Miller’s request is what triggered the investigation. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Juliana’s family is working with Julian, a civil rights organization that investigates how police handle the deaths of Black people and other minorities. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Six of Europe’s largest oil companies posted first-quarter profits of $22 billion altogether, a total which was 43% higher than the same time last year, according to Global Witness, a nonprofit organization that investigates environmental problems. — Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 31 July 2026

The Marine Corps routinely investigates aviation mishaps to determine what caused an incident and whether changes are needed to prevent similar accidents. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026