Thesaurus results for INVESTIGATOR

investigator

noun

in-ˈve-stə-ˌgā-tər

as in researcher

one who observes or studies by close examination and systematic inquiry investigators who discovered new evidence that the universe was much older than had been previously estimated

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as in detective

a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons the investigator in charge of the case was touted as an expert at tracing stolen art

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Examples of investigator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Telegram’s refusal to share information with investigators when required by law has also been noted in the French investigation. —

Dylan Butts, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2024 As many as six employees slept in each RV, investigators said, which cost workers up to $2,000 to purchase. —

Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2024 Federal investigators have taken over the case after state government officers were accused of mishandling the probe. —

Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2024 Both suspects allegedly fired shots at Green, investigators said, but the cause of the shooting has not been determined. —

Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for investigator

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