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 project is part of NASA’s SIMPLEx, or Small, Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration, program, which aims to spur researchers and companies to devise ways to use small spacecraft to carry out science investigations for pennies on the dollar.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The department declined to comment on OneCoin’s activities, citing ongoing investigations and court proceedings.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth commanders placed Johnson on restricted duty for the duration of the incomplete criminal and Internal Affairs Unit administrative investigations, according to a department spokesperson.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Kotlikoff said the university was not found to be in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in any of the investigations or reviews of the university's programs, all of which the government has agreed to close.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The first two questions were about the investigations, and the third was about how great the games had been during the week.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 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
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The department declined to comment on OneCoin’s activities, citing ongoing investigations and court proceedings.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth commanders placed Johnson on restricted duty for the duration of the incomplete criminal and Internal Affairs Unit administrative investigations, according to a department spokesperson.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Kotlikoff said the university was not found to be in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in any of the investigations or reviews of the university's programs, all of which the government has agreed to close.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The first two questions were about the investigations, and the third was about how great the games had been during the week.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 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
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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This month, young readers can curl up with nonfiction explorations of the galaxy, thumb through an old astronomy textbook with a fresh new story to tell, or experience the peace of being (almost) alone on the moon.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Chamber Music Society of Minnesota presented an eclectic concert on Sunday at Hamline University’s Sundin Music Hall, spanning centuries and continents and offering celebrations, surprises and new explorations.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 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 11 Nov. 2025.
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