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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
The Tesla had been at the impound lot for two days after being found abandoned on a Hollywood street, investigators said.
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Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
The vast, sprawling Conjuring franchise, which began back in 2013, has spawned a complex web of sequels, prequels and spin-offs, some of which are loosely based on cases covered by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While Tuesday’s report covers the experiences of more than 350 women who came forward to speak to the investigators, Danish authorities say more than 4,000 women and girls — reportedly half the fertile women in Greenland at the time — received IUDs between the 1960s and mid-1970s.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Ferguson said investigators may bring other charges against Brown, including potential hate crime charges.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
The fourth installment of the freaky horror franchise brings back Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga one more time as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The report also said investigators were unable to determine why the Biden administration did not accept the US Air Force’s initial recommendation to move SPACECOM to Huntsville.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
As officers searched John Finney’s vehicle, investigators discovered evidence that Amy Finney had been killed at the couple’s home near Mount Vernon, a roughly 40-mile drive northeast from DuQuoin.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday confirmed that Zavion Larue Dorsey, 22, of Rancho Cordova, and Wayne Douglas Doerr, 24, were among those killed in what investigators say was a robbery that turned deadly.
—Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
The vast, sprawling Conjuring franchise, which began back in 2013, has spawned a complex web of sequels, prequels and spin-offs, some of which are loosely based on cases covered by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While Tuesday’s report covers the experiences of more than 350 women who came forward to speak to the investigators, Danish authorities say more than 4,000 women and girls — reportedly half the fertile women in Greenland at the time — received IUDs between the 1960s and mid-1970s.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Ferguson said investigators may bring other charges against Brown, including potential hate crime charges.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
The fourth installment of the freaky horror franchise brings back Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga one more time as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The report also said investigators were unable to determine why the Biden administration did not accept the US Air Force’s initial recommendation to move SPACECOM to Huntsville.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
As officers searched John Finney’s vehicle, investigators discovered evidence that Amy Finney had been killed at the couple’s home near Mount Vernon, a roughly 40-mile drive northeast from DuQuoin.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday confirmed that Zavion Larue Dorsey, 22, of Rancho Cordova, and Wayne Douglas Doerr, 24, were among those killed in what investigators say was a robbery that turned deadly.
—Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigators
Noun
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Still, the researchers are optimistic that a small-scale demonstration is within reach.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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First, researchers measured high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in 12,530 healthy American women with none of the classic SMuRFs—hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Anyone with information regarding the man’s death can contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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During an interview with detectives, Ivers admitted showing his manifesto to library staff.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Investigators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigators. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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