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
Generative AI correspondence, too, is soon to be a regular part of criminal investigations and trials.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
James, Schiff and Cook all deny any wrongdoing and say the investigations against them were politically motivated.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Separately, calls have been growing for investigations into failures in reignition management and other aspects of the firefighting response to the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
The office has launched investigations against school districts for teaching lessons on systemic racism, hosting empowerment gatherings for students of color and providing remedial help for Black youth, all of which the administration says discriminates against white students.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
As an editor at The Star, Cummings has worked with reporters in breaking news, local government accountability, politics, investigations and service journalism, among others.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
The agency does not release preliminary findings during active investigations.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Multiple monitoring groups and investigations have likewise pointed to a flood of disinformation campaigns with links to Russia.
—John E. Herbst, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
As with all investigations leading to arrest, the subjects of the investigation are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
James, Schiff and Cook all deny any wrongdoing and say the investigations against them were politically motivated.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Separately, calls have been growing for investigations into failures in reignition management and other aspects of the firefighting response to the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
The office has launched investigations against school districts for teaching lessons on systemic racism, hosting empowerment gatherings for students of color and providing remedial help for Black youth, all of which the administration says discriminates against white students.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
As an editor at The Star, Cummings has worked with reporters in breaking news, local government accountability, politics, investigations and service journalism, among others.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
The agency does not release preliminary findings during active investigations.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Multiple monitoring groups and investigations have likewise pointed to a flood of disinformation campaigns with links to Russia.
—John E. Herbst, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
As with all investigations leading to arrest, the subjects of the investigation are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigations
Noun
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For someone who has asked countless questions of countless people, Hersh proved less than eager to entertain personal inquiries.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Co-written by Bentley with Greg Kwedar (the primary creative team behind ‘Sing Sing’), ‘Train Dreams’ thrives on its philosophical inquiries into the earthly randomness of events that make up a life.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even a brief mention of the issue from a patient can help alert professionals to take a more sensitive approach during treatments and examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tender explorations of paternal bonds, sacrifice, and enduring devotion.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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It will be measured in the vigor of his curiosity, the depth of his attention, and the audacity of his explorations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups say acetaminophen is safe for children when used correctly and there are no studies linking its use in children to autism.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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There are studies where researchers have examined one person in great detail and gained valuable insights.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Research mapping the thickness of the world's icy crust not only provides a window for how old an existing ocean might be but also probes where the crust might be at its thinnest — the perfect spot for future missions to detect the ocean.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Dior’s and Giorgio Armani’s probes were fully resolved and the judicial oversight lifted.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Investigations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigations. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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