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 Prior to the plea agreement, the defense attorney had suggested in a court filing that top Justice Department officials had taken improper steps in converting what Yaroch assumed was an administrative investigation into a criminal probe. — Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026 But that investigation could take months, and questions remain about who approved the higher rates and whether the Authority enforced the contract. — Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026 Court records show the church's initial investigation into the boys' report was inconclusive, and Hamilton later said in a debate he was not involved in the decision to allow the volunteer to return. — Grace Hills, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026 The Democratic victories spanning a surprising number of House districts and Senate seats mean the party will be able to launch congressional investigations with subpoena power. — Spencer Kimball,garrett Downs,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 Democrats will likely be keen to use hearings and investigations to revisit the dismantling of USAID and the human costs of cuts to foreign assistance. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026 The investigation is ongoing, and detectives believe there may be additional victims. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026 Separately, two men named as defendants in the former student’s lawsuit want the attorney general removed from the investigation. — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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Noun

Black asserts that the statements made by Garcia are false and that traveling to appear on national television to make such statements about the inquiry into Epstein’s crimes goes beyond the purview of a member of Congress.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
But when Congress asked questions, the company ignored our inquiries and refused invitations to testify.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of inquiry

Noun

His attorneys sought permission for additional brain scans, arguing that his history of head injuries and mental health problems warranted further examination.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The investigation extended to a digital forensic examination following the confiscation of a computer belonging to Markle Sr.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

Horticulturist Lili Singer will lead an exploration into the mixing of California native plants and succulents in a garden setting.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
In the Mediterranean and Middle East, joint projects with institutions in Egypt, Greece, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia will focus on ancient civilizations, underwater survey equipment, deep-sea exploration, and heritage preservation.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of exploration

Noun

Yolanda Renee King took a break from her social justice studies at Columbia University in New York City to return to her hometown of Atlanta to vote in the 2026 midterm elections alongside her parents, Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Critics have pointed to studies showing harm to student outcomes and an increase in gun violence around vacant buildings.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of study

Noun

Hunter Foster had been cleared of criminal wrongdoing by the Mississippi attorney general’s office earlier this week after its monthslong probe concluded his use of force had been justified.

— Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Insert probe-style thermometer through foil into thickest part of breast.

— Alton Brown, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of probe

Noun

The research highlights how increasingly capable models could help security teams identify and fix flaws in critical software before attackers exploit them.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Supporters said the measure would allow life-saving science to advance at a time of great uncertainty in the research funding from the federal government.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of research

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