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
Halsey said the women’s identities were reduced to billboard images during the investigation of their deaths.
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Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The protest comes on the heels of the investigation in The New York Times detailing allegations of abusive behavior and exploitative labor practices inside Noma’s Copenhagen kitchen from 2009 to 2017.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
In late January, the school's director and three administrators were arrested, according to parents and a person with direct knowledge of the arrests and investigations.
—Mark Banchereau The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
After many of them, Trump officials moved quickly to justify the shooting and accuse the victim of attacking agents, all before an investigation had taken place.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Lakewood police were heavily criticized for their handling of the investigation into Gratton’s death, including for using her deadname and for an overall lack of transparency about the investigation.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2026
The investigation led detectives to suspect Berron.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, but the death is not being investigated as a homicide, officials said.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The investigation was conducted by the FBI Bridgeport Safe Streets Task Force, the Bridgeport Police Department and the Stratford Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The protest comes on the heels of the investigation in The New York Times detailing allegations of abusive behavior and exploitative labor practices inside Noma’s Copenhagen kitchen from 2009 to 2017.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
In late January, the school's director and three administrators were arrested, according to parents and a person with direct knowledge of the arrests and investigations.
—Mark Banchereau The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
After many of them, Trump officials moved quickly to justify the shooting and accuse the victim of attacking agents, all before an investigation had taken place.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Lakewood police were heavily criticized for their handling of the investigation into Gratton’s death, including for using her deadname and for an overall lack of transparency about the investigation.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2026
The investigation led detectives to suspect Berron.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, but the death is not being investigated as a homicide, officials said.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The investigation was conducted by the FBI Bridgeport Safe Streets Task Force, the Bridgeport Police Department and the Stratford Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigation
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That element of the investigation was the focus of a recent TV report, which tied the inquiry to whether the couple used their authority for financial and professional gain.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The lack of any basis to pursue voter fraud investigations into the 2020 election in Nevada raises further questions about why similar inquiries are being pursued in other swing states, including Georgia and Arizona, and why there is probable cause to suggest fraud occurred in those other states.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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That mark has already advanced through the examination process and received a Notice of Allowance, meaning the company must now submit proof that the brand is being used in commerce before the registration can be finalized.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement With the case stalled, investigators decided to use polygraph examinations to test the credibility of their statements.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 The cosmic breeze is carrying fascinating scents, drawing you out of your comfort zone into curious explorations.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ever since the final years of the original space race, NASA has been unrivaled as the world leader in space sciences and space exploration.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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The scientists detailed their findings March 12 in two studies in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Such lasers could allow researchers to track chemical reactions in real time, detect microscopic defects in nanoelectronics, and study materials with much higher resolution than before.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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While the exact focus of the FBI probe remains unclear, records reviewed by The Star show that Shaw signed several city contracts with Washington as public works director.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The probes, which will be conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, aim to identify unfair trade practices, particularly structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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To this end, the event was likely either a misunderstanding or a deliberate probing of China’s aerial defense response.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 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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Raj Patel, a research professor at the University of Texas, also warned that fertilizer disruptions linked to the conflict could amplify global food pressures through several channels simultaneously.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The research team says the laser can generate bright light in the vacuum ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum, an area scientists have struggled to access with practical systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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