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

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