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
Bianco claimed his agency was investigating a complaint from a local group alleging a possible discrepancy in which about 45,800 more votes were reported to California's Secretary of State.
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Per the official logline, School Spirits is centered around Maddie, a teen girl stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the vehicle crash.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The Kansas City Police Department is investigating the crash.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Chinese officials have reportedly been investigating the $2 billion acquisition for potential violations of technology controls.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The Jasper police chief said the Federal Bureau of Investigation will be investigating the shooting along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
—Emilie Megnien, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was found Thursday buried on family property in Valley Center, officials said Friday.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, police at Philadelphia's Temple University are investigating an incident where two students were accused of impersonating ICE agents at a campus business earlier this month.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Per the official logline, School Spirits is centered around Maddie, a teen girl stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the vehicle crash.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The Kansas City Police Department is investigating the crash.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Chinese officials have reportedly been investigating the $2 billion acquisition for potential violations of technology controls.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The Jasper police chief said the Federal Bureau of Investigation will be investigating the shooting along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
—Emilie Megnien, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was found Thursday buried on family property in Valley Center, officials said Friday.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, police at Philadelphia's Temple University are investigating an incident where two students were accused of impersonating ICE agents at a campus business earlier this month.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigating
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Start by exploring a documentary, mapping a trip, or signing up for a course that stretches your thinking without overwhelming your schedule.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Advocate also is exploring expansion opportunities in rural Georgia to bridge gaps in health care access.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Our methodology To determine the best free tax software, CNBC Select analyzed more than a dozen top tax-prep companies with free tiers, examining ease of use, live support and other features.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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That advice comes from a new review examining the links between obesity and cancer.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Investigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigating. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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