Thesaurus results for INVESTIGATION

investigation

noun

Definition of investigation

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 The reports come after misconduct findings against some interfraternity chapters in the spring and multiple criminal investigations, according to the letter. — Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026 As the investigation uncovers a string of killings linked to a strange ritual, the two are pushed into working together, facing down otherworldly threats as well as unfinished business from Lan’s past. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 Upon further investigation, officers determined the two had been allegedly pushed from a balcony, the NYPD said. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 School officials planned to conduct their own investigation once police were done, according to the district. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2026 During the investigation, officers learned the missing teen had been communicating with Cameron Childers, 26, of Texas, who had recently traveled to Yuba City. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 That exhaustive investigation, the Agranat Commission, led to numerous resignations and, eventually, the end of Golda Meir’s career as Prime Minister. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026 In January, a CBS Colorado investigation reported that Prince was being paid to patrol in Lakeside while records showed he was also being paid $95 an hour to work security at a nearby Walmart. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 Early investigation details suggest the man was hit by a vehicle that left the area, according to the news release. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigation

Noun

The official inquiry held gunman Mun Se-gwang solely responsible.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is seeking to stay in power, has been criticized over the lack of an official inquiry into the attacks, as well as reports that he was warned about them in advance.

— Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of inquiry

Noun

The youth movement, which emerged earlier this year out of anger over high unemployment among young people and leaked examination papers, has grown into a political force.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Writer-director Reed Van Dyk’s feature debut navigates tricky emotional waters but emerges as a trenchant examination of what forgiveness and penitence can look like, allowing no room for anything resembling a pat happy ending.

— Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

There are some films like this on other social justice issues that movie beyond a kind of polemic into a deeper exploration of the material.

— Antonio Ferme, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
PinkPantheress credits Kelela, along with Kaytranada, as being an essential influence on her exploration of electronic music.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of exploration

Noun

One study found that, while just under half of hiring managers looked for AI and related tech skills, nearly three quarters (73%) prized critical thinking/problem-solving, and 65% looked for adaptability/learning agility.

— Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Looking through his microscope, Kubelka counted cells as part of a study of neuromuscular diseases.

— Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of study

Noun

The Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement the probe was initiated after a complaint from China’s domestic industry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
The probe, which comes one day after top tech leaders signed a self-regulatory AI accord at the White House, could compel tech CEOs to testify before Congress.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of probe

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After coming across our insightful articles in the course of their online research, potential clients are often inspired to reach out for trip-planning assistance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
With respect to the state’s cancer crisis, Hinson defended her record by highlighting her work during her three terms in Congress to boost cancer research funding for the National Institutes of Health.

— Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026

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