Synonyms of investigating

investigating

verb

present participle of investigate

as in exploring

to search through or into

experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exploring
• examining
• researching
• probing
• looking (into)
• inspecting
• digging (into)
• inquiring (into)
• studying
• delving (into)
• scanning
• checking into
• viewing
• checking up on
• sifting
• perusing
• surfing
• browsing
• skimming (through)
• thumbing (through)
• reinvestigating
• cruising

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of investigating

Giuffra also raised concerns that prosecutors might have lost critical evidence because of the two-year delay in investigating the case. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

While deputies were investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in Northeast Miami-Dade on Monday night, a car drove up to them with a man who had been shot just over a mile away, according to the sheriff’s office. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

The board spent $379,000 investigating Hill, and the former superintendent is also slated to receive $340,700 in severance, the Observer reported previously. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

The outlet said police are also investigating whether Boahene’s foot was caught between the train and the platform during the incident. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after an infant was found dead inside a dumpster in South Los Angeles on Monday night. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Scientists see a troubling trend but are still investigating how the disease develops. — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026

The Crimes Against Children Unit is investigating the incident, according to the post. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Despite concluding the actor’s death was accidental, authorities continue investigating whether anyone might be criminally responsible for providing her with a lethal substance. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026