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
The group is calling on authorities to investigate further, including with another government probe.
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Lauren Kent, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Cal Fire is still investigating the specific causes for each of the fires blazing in Los Angeles County.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
No injuries were reported in the fire, and fire officials were investigating the cause of the fire.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Aguilar was pardoned by President Joe Biden Monday morning along with Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and other members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 Capitol riot.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Kent, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Cal Fire is still investigating the specific causes for each of the fires blazing in Los Angeles County.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
No injuries were reported in the fire, and fire officials were investigating the cause of the fire.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Aguilar was pardoned by President Joe Biden Monday morning along with Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and other members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 Capitol riot.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Investigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigate. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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