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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No arrests had been made as an investigation by Calumet Area detectives was underway.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025 -
Based on a preliminary investigation, detectives believe other women also may have been assaulted by Palacios, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Middle Street and Lake Avenue were closed for several hours while investigators were at the scene.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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Few people, other than the investigators, had been inside the Pulse building before this past week.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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Reports of the city hiring a private investigator to look into Wu’s performance were first circulated by local residents in April, although the city declined to confirm nor comment about the matter when asked by this news organization.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
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Before becoming a writer, Loyd had worked in law enforcement and as a private investigator, experiences that appear to inform the realistic feel of his mystery writing.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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“Sleuthhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleuthhound. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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