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
In the aftermath of the investigation, Ring’s family filed suit, alleging that the school had not done enough to protect the child.
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Mikelle Street, Them., 31 Oct. 2025
Richmond Sheriff Antoinette Irving announced that her office had launched an internal investigation and was reviewing bodycam footage to determine the circumstances around the use of force.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
The confession, though not yet corroborated by evidence, was the first direct admission ever linked to the case and effectively prompted the Army to revisit the long-cold investigation.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In recent days, CNN has served up some of its most compelling reporting — including an investigation into the missing journalist Austin Tice by overseas correspondent Clarissa Ward — on the streaming outlet, where viewers can watch it at times of their own choosing.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Trump similarly agreed to a yearlong pause in the USTR’s Section 301 investigation, under the Trade Act, of China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
Hundreds of thousands of videos were scraped from news organizations’ YouTube channels — including The New York Times, Vox, ABC, and Fox — and appear in AI training datasets, an investigation from The Atlantic found.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The investigation is currently ongoing.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
Medearis Named College Sports Commission Head of Investigations The College Sports Commission (CSC) announced the appointment of Katie Medearis as head of investigations and deputy general counsel.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Mikelle Street, Them., 31 Oct. 2025
Richmond Sheriff Antoinette Irving announced that her office had launched an internal investigation and was reviewing bodycam footage to determine the circumstances around the use of force.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
The confession, though not yet corroborated by evidence, was the first direct admission ever linked to the case and effectively prompted the Army to revisit the long-cold investigation.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In recent days, CNN has served up some of its most compelling reporting — including an investigation into the missing journalist Austin Tice by overseas correspondent Clarissa Ward — on the streaming outlet, where viewers can watch it at times of their own choosing.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Trump similarly agreed to a yearlong pause in the USTR’s Section 301 investigation, under the Trade Act, of China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
Hundreds of thousands of videos were scraped from news organizations’ YouTube channels — including The New York Times, Vox, ABC, and Fox — and appear in AI training datasets, an investigation from The Atlantic found.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The investigation is currently ongoing.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
Medearis Named College Sports Commission Head of Investigations The College Sports Commission (CSC) announced the appointment of Katie Medearis as head of investigations and deputy general counsel.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigation
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Newsweek contacted the Department of Justice for comment on Saturday via media inquiry form outside of regular office hours.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several other board members also did not reply to AP inquiries.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 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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What Happens Next Iran faces a pivotal moment in its water crisis, requiring urgent reforms in consumption, irrigation and infrastructure as well as the exploration of alternative supplies through desalination and imports.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film instead offers an intimate, unhurried exploration of human cruelty.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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These are Logan Paulsen and his wife Kelly’s rescue dogs, all different ages and sizes, all at the door of their comfortable northern Virginia home to greet his students for another day of film study and training.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Although further studies – such as carbon dating – are needed to determine its exact age, the team estimated the crater’s formation period by analyzing its geological structure and the extent of erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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This kind of bet is key to the sports betting probe announced Thursday.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several games from the 2024-25 season fall within the probe's scope.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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