as in inquiry
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
officials launched an extensive investigation of the plane crash
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Recent Examples of investigation
Opening an investigation doesn't mean Mandelson will be arrested, charged or convicted.
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Jill Lawless The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Justin Ravitz Amid ongoing investigations into the disappearance of her mother, Savannah Guthrie will no longer host the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The Department informed the University of the outcome of its investigation and its findings.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Search shifts to full criminal investigation Search-and-rescue teams, helicopters, drones and ground crews assisted in the initial response, but the focus has since shifted to a full criminal investigation, authorities said.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Persistent complaints and concerns about oversight within COPA, the agency’s workplace culture, the quality of investigations, as well as Kersten’s own public statements and appearances were chief among the reasons highlighted by CCPSA — claims all echoed in Haynam’s lawsuit.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
In his call for an outside inquiry, Tooson argued McDonnell is too cozy with ICE and other federal agencies to oversee an impartial investigation of Palacios’ conduct.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Steube will wait for the House Ethics Committee to finish its investigation.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, after a nearly two-month investigation, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera said Jones was also charged with first-degree murder in his mother’s death.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Jill Lawless The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Justin Ravitz Amid ongoing investigations into the disappearance of her mother, Savannah Guthrie will no longer host the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The Department informed the University of the outcome of its investigation and its findings.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Search shifts to full criminal investigation Search-and-rescue teams, helicopters, drones and ground crews assisted in the initial response, but the focus has since shifted to a full criminal investigation, authorities said.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Persistent complaints and concerns about oversight within COPA, the agency’s workplace culture, the quality of investigations, as well as Kersten’s own public statements and appearances were chief among the reasons highlighted by CCPSA — claims all echoed in Haynam’s lawsuit.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
In his call for an outside inquiry, Tooson argued McDonnell is too cozy with ICE and other federal agencies to oversee an impartial investigation of Palacios’ conduct.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Steube will wait for the House Ethics Committee to finish its investigation.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, after a nearly two-month investigation, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera said Jones was also charged with first-degree murder in his mother’s death.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigation
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London’s Metropolitan Police earlier this week opened a criminal inquiry into files suggesting Mandelson accepted money from Epstein and passed him confidential financial information while serving as a government minister 15 years ago.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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An Alberta public inquiry found that the cash to support pipeline opposition flowed to Canadian environmental activist groups through American charities, obscuring the identity of the donors.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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An in-depth examination uncovers moderate profitability and growth, coupled with a competitive valuation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The growing awareness that, even in mild COVID cases, the possibility exists for longer-term, often undetected organ damage also warrants more examination, researchers say.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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During this alignment of the temperamental Moon in your sign and chaotic Uranus in your exploration sector, minor successes are still worthy of celebration.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jadalynn would do well with a family who can support both her creative interests and her love for activity, providing opportunities for movement, exploration, and self-expression.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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In 2021, the British Journal of Sports Medicine published a study that said transgender women maintain an advantage over biological women even after a year of hormone therapy treatment.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Experimental and first-principles studies confirm that MoSi2 exhibits axis-dependent conduction polarity (ADCP) in both the Seebeck and Hall coefficients.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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He was released two months later and extradited to Russia, where prosecutors launched a criminal probe against him on abuse of office charges.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Warren, a Democrat, sent letters to a dozen major industry players including Chase Auto, GM Financial, Toyota Financial Services and Ally Financial on Wednesday as part of the probe.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Those memorable segments demonstrated how the desk-and-sofa format could be a tool in the politician’s arsenal for shaping public opinion away from the pesky probing of journalists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Giscard d’Estaing’s campaign self-consciously emulated American political campaigns of the day, and Depardon appropriately applies the tools of direct cinema to give us a probing, intimate look at the candidate on the cusp of power.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
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Since 2024, the system has been made readily available for research purposes.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Combining your own research with advice from a mentor could set you on a course for amazing success.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigation. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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