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 investigation remains ongoing.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Detectives asked anyone with information regarding Randall’s whereabouts or details relevant to the homicide investigation to call the Police Department at 916-714-5115.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent investigations like OpenLux and the 2017 series Panama Papers, however, reveal how bad actors also sometimes use these havens to launder illicit cash and evade taxes.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth police plan an investigation to collect and review the facts and the circumstances of the case.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
An ongoing investigation into game-fixing in college basketball has ensnared six more athletes from three additional schools.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Indiana State Police will lead the investigation into the shooting involving Fishers' officers.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
The strong feelings the investigation unleashed are apparent in the trailer.
—Maria Fontoura, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
The two officers are on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Detectives asked anyone with information regarding Randall’s whereabouts or details relevant to the homicide investigation to call the Police Department at 916-714-5115.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent investigations like OpenLux and the 2017 series Panama Papers, however, reveal how bad actors also sometimes use these havens to launder illicit cash and evade taxes.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth police plan an investigation to collect and review the facts and the circumstances of the case.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
An ongoing investigation into game-fixing in college basketball has ensnared six more athletes from three additional schools.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Indiana State Police will lead the investigation into the shooting involving Fishers' officers.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
The strong feelings the investigation unleashed are apparent in the trailer.
—Maria Fontoura, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
The two officers are on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigation
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Formal inquiries began after complaints that personal information shared only in private realms was routinely exposed on the front pages of national newspapers, causing distress and compromising the safety of those targeted.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Wilson County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Cowley ends his examination of the postwar cultural situation on a note of doubt, not least about the changing status and nature of literary criticism.—
Michael Gorra,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The helicopter was recovered and retained for further examination.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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More than half of the island is protected by national parks, with the Virgin Islands National Park covering nearly two-thirds of its terrain—an open invitation to hiking, beachcombing, and mindful exploration.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each troll has a name and a story that encourages nature exploration and ultimately finding ways to protect the earth.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the six-month-long outdoor study conducted on the roof of the Sydney Nanoscience Hub, dew could be collected over 32 percent of the year and so could provide a sustainable and predictable supply of water even in periods with no rain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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As for the safety of the drug, about 10% of the adults taking enlicitide experienced serious adverse events during the study and a similar share, about 12%, of those taking a placebo experienced adverse events in the study.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Row between stores The backlash towards Shein has extended beyond demonstrations on the street and government probes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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All of this comes as the feds pursue two separate gambling cases involving NBA players that include, according to reports in ESPN and Sports Illustrated, many of the same people behind the NCAA gambling probes.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Algerian is equally capable of tucking into midfield, running the flanks, playing probing passes from a wide-centre-back role or making darting movements towards goal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Filippenko did not participate in the new research, but his work has established a strong foundation for active galactic nuclei physics.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The research team claimed that this approach enables AeroMap to capture the main effects of drag without the high computing demands of more detailed simulations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigation. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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