as in inquiries
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 investigations
State authorities have frequently partnered with the federal government in the past on such investigations and welcome a good-faith partnership in the future, Bonta said.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The Amazon-like company has been subjected to a number of investigations, raids, and inspections initiated by the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the country’s primary antitrust regulator, in recent years.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Internal investigations suggest that Pakistan’s Taliban, or Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is behind the attack, police sources told CNN.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Assisting her investigations is Bernal’s nephew Charlie (Arjo Atayde), a straight-arrow lawyer who, as fate would have it, was Dahlia’s lover 12 years ago.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
The organization is overseen by the Pima County Attorney's Office and raises money to help track down information for investigations.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Present at that raid, for reasons that remain unclear, was Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, a top intelligence official whose purview absolutely does not include domestic criminal investigations even when these have merit.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
However, Brian Phillips, spokesman for conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation, believes both investigations will unearth wrongdoing on the part of Austin ISD and educators.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Advocates say the day is meant not only to remember those who are missing but also to support families, raise public awareness, and advance investigations through investigative tools like DNA collection.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The Amazon-like company has been subjected to a number of investigations, raids, and inspections initiated by the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the country’s primary antitrust regulator, in recent years.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Internal investigations suggest that Pakistan’s Taliban, or Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is behind the attack, police sources told CNN.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Assisting her investigations is Bernal’s nephew Charlie (Arjo Atayde), a straight-arrow lawyer who, as fate would have it, was Dahlia’s lover 12 years ago.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
The organization is overseen by the Pima County Attorney's Office and raises money to help track down information for investigations.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Present at that raid, for reasons that remain unclear, was Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, a top intelligence official whose purview absolutely does not include domestic criminal investigations even when these have merit.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
However, Brian Phillips, spokesman for conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation, believes both investigations will unearth wrongdoing on the part of Austin ISD and educators.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Advocates say the day is meant not only to remember those who are missing but also to support families, raise public awareness, and advance investigations through investigative tools like DNA collection.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigations
Noun
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Callers even got their inquiries answered on the days bracketing Christmas.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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There is no rental fee for reserving a golf bay, but inquiries ahead of time are required and a food and beverage minimum will apply.—
Bee staff
February 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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But those examinations and other fees associated with the deal eventually saw the move collapse.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Women who brought the lawsuits said the university ignored their complaints and deliberately concealed abuse that happened for decades during examinations at the UCLA student health center, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center or in Heaps’ campus office.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Yet, over a dozen states are moving forward with their own explorations of legality — like treatment for heroin patients or veterans only — or funding research through clinical trials, according to the advocacy group Americans for Ibogaine.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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At the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, overwater bungalows spaced far apart encourage secluded explorations of the land and ocean—lagoon swims, sunset walks, and lazy afternoons.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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Espelie says that when Sundance’s move to Boulder was announced, much of the campus, even those outside of the cinema studies program, voiced their excitement.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Feb. 2026
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Lab and greenhouse studies show that plastic particles can affect earthworms and microbes and, in some cases, reduce seed germination, root growth, and nutrient uptake.—
Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Since mid-2023, at least 50 senior officials in the military and the defence industry have been investigated in corruption probes.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the skirmish continued, the trooper pulled out his Taser and threatened to shock Morales, though the trooper wrote in a probable cause affidavit that Morales was not struck by the probes.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In testing the battery using a hot plate as the heat source, the researches connected 10 cells in series and powered an LED light.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 July 2019
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