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as in questioning
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as in investigation
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Recent Examples of interrogation
As Clark spins his story in the interrogation room, suspicion starts to shift to Floyd’s wife, Carol Love-Smernitch (Linda Cardellini).
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
This type of autonomous interrogation is feasible, aligns with AI companies’ business models and has raised concern among regulators.
—Brian Jay Tang, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
The lawyer noted the statement could be suppressed in court if it was obtained through leading questions, a prolonged interrogation, or coercive tactics.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Rather than rehearse soothing representations of bodies or objects, the artist channeled crises both personal and political into an interrogation of representation in and on its own terms.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
This type of autonomous interrogation is feasible, aligns with AI companies’ business models and has raised concern among regulators.
—Brian Jay Tang, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
The lawyer noted the statement could be suppressed in court if it was obtained through leading questions, a prolonged interrogation, or coercive tactics.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Rather than rehearse soothing representations of bodies or objects, the artist channeled crises both personal and political into an interrogation of representation in and on its own terms.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrogation
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His argument also cited a host of other possible factors, including the circumstances of his arrest and questioning, his trial’s change of venue to San Jose and the jury selection.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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At the end of group questioning, jurors were called up individually to be questioned by the judge and attorneys.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The person who confirmed the FBI’s search was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Investigators recovered a 9 mm SIG Sauer handgun, according to the filing, and seized electronic devices as part of the investigation.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The results of that inquiry have never been made public.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Our report highlights that AI adoption throughout the industry will primarily impact routine, repetitive tasks, such as inventory management, scheduling, or basic customer inquiries.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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In any event, Levinson still believes that this inquisition undermined the larger point being made about institutional abuse.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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An inquisition of potbellied priests stood at the side of the road.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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With that said, the game has managed to rack up an impressive five million sales in under a month, developing a dedicated fanbase that's been probing and prying at the game's engine, with delightful and sometimes unexpected results.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Palm Springs Has Still Got It This desert enclave has long been many things at once—a spa town, a sanctuary away from Hollywood's prying eyes, a design capital, a shoo-in for winter sun.—
Jason Sheeler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Several speakers pointed to a growing body of research showing that minor stops disproportionately affect Black and brown motorists and do little to combat violent crime while eroding public trust.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The research team led by Schlamminger performed a completely blind analysis, randomizing the values of the masses used to prevent experimenter bias.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
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Fox News and OutKick have previously reported that the NFL would also vigorously defend its antitrust exemption amid a Justice Department probe.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The House Oversight Committee is interviewing high-level officials as part of its probe into Epstein and the federal government's handling of the Epstein investigation.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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During his party’s long and far-ranging exploration of North America, Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto reached the Mississippi River.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Six Flags will retheme the Whistlestop Train to Taz’s Tasmanian Train Tours, which will offer exploration of the island’s wilderness.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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“Interrogation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrogation. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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