as in to explore
to search through or into
experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem
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Recent Examples of investigate
But the New Glenn is supposed to launch the Blue Moon into space, and the rocket is now grounded as the cause of the explosion is investigated.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Fraser said the department is investigating the officer’s conduct.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Virginia State Police is also investigating the shooting, and the state agency said on social media the Marshals are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to Puckett’s arrest.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 30 May 2026
In this instance, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office will investigate.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Fraser said the department is investigating the officer’s conduct.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Virginia State Police is also investigating the shooting, and the state agency said on social media the Marshals are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to Puckett’s arrest.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 30 May 2026
In this instance, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office will investigate.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigate
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Rent bikes to explore the 22-mile Strand paved biking and running path, or visit nearby Venice Beach for people watching and Manhattan Beach for volleyball and a free aquarium.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Pair them with sneakers and a tank for daytime exploring or dress them up slightly with sandals and jewelry.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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In a 2015 meta-analysis published in Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, researchers examined studies on a specific type of cognitive training known as the n-back task.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Historian Georg Kreis, who has served on several panels examining Switzerland’s role during the Nazi era, suggested the Fondation Beyeler could help mediate between Schweitzer’s heir and the work’s current owner.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
27 May 2026
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“Investigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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