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
The first two questions were about the investigations, and the third was about how great the games had been during the week.
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Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers both won their first games since Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested on Thursday in connection with two separate federal gambling investigations announced by the Eastern District of New York.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The Heat, in fact, was unaware that Rozier was the subject of separate NBA and FBI investigations until the Wall Street Journal broke the story this past January.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
The Commission has also opened numerous investigations under another landmark law known as the Digital Markets Act.
—Katrina Bishop, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
In total, 13 members and associates of four of those five have been indicted in the federal gambling investigations.
—Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Then, state regulators could launch investigations with law enforcement.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat star Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people arrested by authorities in two gambling investigations that have shaken up the world of NBA.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
In the following weeks, Vought and Paoletta stopped oversight activities, quashed ongoing investigations and froze active enforcement cases, which included matters involving some of the largest banks in the nation, such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Capital One.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers both won their first games since Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested on Thursday in connection with two separate federal gambling investigations announced by the Eastern District of New York.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The Heat, in fact, was unaware that Rozier was the subject of separate NBA and FBI investigations until the Wall Street Journal broke the story this past January.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
The Commission has also opened numerous investigations under another landmark law known as the Digital Markets Act.
—Katrina Bishop, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
In total, 13 members and associates of four of those five have been indicted in the federal gambling investigations.
—Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Then, state regulators could launch investigations with law enforcement.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat star Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people arrested by authorities in two gambling investigations that have shaken up the world of NBA.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
In the following weeks, Vought and Paoletta stopped oversight activities, quashed ongoing investigations and froze active enforcement cases, which included matters involving some of the largest banks in the nation, such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Capital One.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigations
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Only nine states responded to the office's inquiries, one of which was Arkansas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Review the reports for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries.—
Jan Diaz,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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In 31 patients with heart failure, the new saliva test identified it 81% of the time – which is on par with traditional, more invasive medical examinations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Nov. 2025
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Metal detectors then helped pinpoint the likely locations for more extensive examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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These lessons also tended to focus on heroes and holidays rather than deeper explorations of understanding civics through multiple perspectives.—
Robert Maloy,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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The novel intertwines elements of espionage with philosophical explorations of human history, environmentalism, and the complexities of identity and manipulation.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Zinia Khattar started her studies at Harvard University this fall with an unexpected extra boost — a $50,000 scholarship.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Though in early stages, these studies mark a significant improvement toward materials that can make solar towers cleaner, more efficient, and more reliable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Under Project Firewall, probes could now begin from external intelligence—data discrepancies, worker tipoffs or third-party advocacy campaigns.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Traditional drills and melting probes are heavy, complex and consume vast amounts of power.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Investigations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigations. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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