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as in researchers
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 detectives
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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Recent Examples of investigators
Fox wasn't interviewed at the time, Smyth said, adding that investigators at first focused on a dispute between Jackson and his landlord.
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2025
The driver immediately stopped, stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Naqvi said police investigators also confirmed the blast was caused by a suicide bomber.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Homicide investigators are investigating the circumstances of the death as suspicious based on the woman’s unexplained injuries.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Shelide said investigators learned a man came into the business about three weeks ago, arguing and making threats to the owner regarding the sale of the Hummer, which the man bought for about $3,000.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The scouting trips were particularly suspicious to investigators because none of the suspects are over 21 years old, ruling out legitimate visits to bars or clubs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Cardoza was seen sitting on a bench after fleeing, removing his pants and throwing them in a garbage bin, which investigators were able to recover, Docks said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
What are next steps for investigators?
—David J. Lopez, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2025
The driver immediately stopped, stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Naqvi said police investigators also confirmed the blast was caused by a suicide bomber.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Homicide investigators are investigating the circumstances of the death as suspicious based on the woman’s unexplained injuries.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Shelide said investigators learned a man came into the business about three weeks ago, arguing and making threats to the owner regarding the sale of the Hummer, which the man bought for about $3,000.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The scouting trips were particularly suspicious to investigators because none of the suspects are over 21 years old, ruling out legitimate visits to bars or clubs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Cardoza was seen sitting on a bench after fleeing, removing his pants and throwing them in a garbage bin, which investigators were able to recover, Docks said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
What are next steps for investigators?
—David J. Lopez, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigators
Noun
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Driving collaboration for commercial rollout The researchers also emphasise the need for collaboration across academia, industry, and research institutions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Interestingly, the researchers found that where money was offered as a reward intrinsic motivation tended to decrease.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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California detectives alerted Miami Gardens Police, and law enforcement from several agencies began assembling to arrest Clayton.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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The ongoing investigation is being led by Detective Travis Dalton, with assistance from other Post 4 detectives and troopers, the Meade County Sheriff’s Office and the Meade County Coroner’s Office.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Investigators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigators. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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