sleuthhound

noun

ˈslüth-ˌhau̇nd How to pronounce sleuthhound (audio)
Definition of sleuthhoundnext
as in detective
a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons the fictional sleuthhound Miss Marple is notable for her age as well as for her understanding of human nature, both of them being rather advanced

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  1. detective
  2. investigator
Noun
  • Michelle Monaghan plays detective Amanda Beck, with Hamish Linklater and Owen Teague also starring.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Psychiatrists need to be good detectives during the entire process, even after a patient is on a medicine.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of detective
Noun
  • At Fox Hollow, investigators started with remains but few clues about their identities.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Joseph Weiss was charged in 2023 with lying to federal investigators about his brother’s reputed mob ties, including his previous contacts with Schweihs and Dominic.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of investigator
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“Sleuthhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleuthhound. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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