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
However, the presence of complex carbon compounds in ancient sediments strengthens the case for further investigation.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Police said the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
The crash remains under investigation.
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Doug Myers,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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Jason Green,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The lawsuits will be filed once more information is known from the National Transportation Safety Board and the law firms have conducted their own investigations.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Kihara said the two were in good health, but refused to give further details about them or the case, on grounds of their privacy and the ongoing investigation.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Police said the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
The crash remains under investigation.
—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The lawsuits will be filed once more information is known from the National Transportation Safety Board and the law firms have conducted their own investigations.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Kihara said the two were in good health, but refused to give further details about them or the case, on grounds of their privacy and the ongoing investigation.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigation
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Microsoft Discovery is a cross-domain scientific platform, rather than being specialized for any one area of inquiry.
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Rayner directed any further inquiries to the Inspector General’s office.
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the family’s plans during a June 22 press conference, saying relatives of Kohen Wiley want an independent examination of the evidence and do not want to rely solely on findings from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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For exploration further into the turquoise waters, the property’s jetty can act as a launch point for private yacht charters to secluded beaches, day trips to other islands, a kite surfing adventure, and more.
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The discovery is the culmination of lead archaeologist Ivan Šprajc’s three-decade-long exploration of the Central Maya Lowlands, home to between 9 and 11 million people during the Maya civilization’s Late Classic period (600–900 CE).
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The markings can also result from biological activity, making the sample a compelling target for further study.
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In the decade leading up to the pandemic, a study by the Atlantic Council found Pakistan to be one of only five developing economies, out of a sample of more than 60 countries, whose interest payments consumed more than 40% of its annual revenue intake.
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The source familiar with the 2024 fire probe said city inspectors now have questions following this new blaze about how the company handled the recovery from the last incident.
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These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
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Mission two was to do a lot of listening, a lot of probing, a lot of asking questions, skip levels to really understand the opportunity for the go forward, but also embrace what makes TIAA incredibly special.
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Davis’ ability to reflect and respond with his pithy probing of the disagreeing chord turned chaos into something cogent.
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Uncovering the people behind the paint As part of its acquisition, the association conducted new research to uncover the identities and stories of the people Rockwell captured in his images.
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Ippei Naoi | Getty Images Investors continue to rely on professional financial advisers for their final investment decisions, even as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in the initial stages of research, according to a survey by HSBC.
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“Investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigation. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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