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

The sport’s governing body didn’t respond by investigating what Semple did to Switzer. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Multiple agencies, including the State Police and the Suffolk County DA are now investigating the accident. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

The Azle Fire Department was on the scene investigating, Azle ISD said in a social media post. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

Marc said the arrival of deportation flights in Cap-Haïtien, where the Haitian police has a limited presence, has created additional challenges for his agency, which is responsible for investigating crimes and processing deportees. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Police are investigating a rash of incidents involving people sneaking out of sewers. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

The Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is reportedly investigating the events leading up to the crash. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

The guardrails could not tell a defender investigating a breach from an attacker causing one. — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is actively investigating the incident. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026