as in exploring
to search through or into
experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem
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Recent Examples of investigating
The cause and manner of death were still listed as pending on the coroner’s report, and police are still investigating.
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The Green Township Police Department is investigating the incident.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Ford is investigating the incident and has removed the image.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The Arizona Department of Public Safety will be investigating the shooting, while the Phoenix Police Department will investigate the incident that preceded it.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Narratively cohesive — at least by AHS standards — and culturally significant, NYC begins with Patrick Read (Russell Tovey), a not out NYPD detective who's investigating a string of serial murders of gay men around the city.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
While investigating that allegation, the DOI also found that the officer, who was not named, provided information to federal immigration authorities about another person in custody, Pedro Mujica Villa Nueva, officials said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The Green Township Police Department is investigating the incident.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Ford is investigating the incident and has removed the image.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The Arizona Department of Public Safety will be investigating the shooting, while the Phoenix Police Department will investigate the incident that preceded it.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Narratively cohesive — at least by AHS standards — and culturally significant, NYC begins with Patrick Read (Russell Tovey), a not out NYPD detective who's investigating a string of serial murders of gay men around the city.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
While investigating that allegation, the DOI also found that the officer, who was not named, provided information to federal immigration authorities about another person in custody, Pedro Mujica Villa Nueva, officials said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigating
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Those are universal important themes to be exploring.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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Every marketer and brand was actively exploring how to partner and invest in AI the right way, and discussing its transformative potential for the industry.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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This musical blends gospel and Motown with operatic stylings to illuminate the changing times of the Civil Rights era while examining social and familial issues still prevalent today.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The exhibition is devoted to examining modes of representation in different mediums where artists have addressed the concept of mourning, commemoration, and loss as a direct response to the national emergency of black grief.—
Simon Njami,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Investigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigating. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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