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to search through or into
experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem
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Recent Examples of investigating
The Swansea Police Department is investigating and school officials filed a report with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
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CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The Army is investigating after one of its helicopters appeared to fly by Kid Rock's home in Nashville to greet him, according to video the conservative musician posted to social media.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In August 2020, The Star began investigating Missouri’s Christian boarding schools, including Agape and Circle of Hope Girls Ranch in Cedar County.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
No further information, including the boat’s owner or driver on the night of the crash, was released by the state police agency investigating the crash.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Porter County detectives arrived and are investigating the circumstances surrounding Burnson’s death, according to the release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Nampa Police Department is investigating the crash.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Per the official logline, School Spirits is centered around Maddie, a teen girl stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was found Thursday buried on family property in Valley Center, officials said Friday.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The Army is investigating after one of its helicopters appeared to fly by Kid Rock's home in Nashville to greet him, according to video the conservative musician posted to social media.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In August 2020, The Star began investigating Missouri’s Christian boarding schools, including Agape and Circle of Hope Girls Ranch in Cedar County.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
No further information, including the boat’s owner or driver on the night of the crash, was released by the state police agency investigating the crash.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Porter County detectives arrived and are investigating the circumstances surrounding Burnson’s death, according to the release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Nampa Police Department is investigating the crash.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Per the official logline, School Spirits is centered around Maddie, a teen girl stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was found Thursday buried on family property in Valley Center, officials said Friday.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigating
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Sculptor Melvin Edwards, known for powerful works exploring the history of racial violence and the experiences of Black people in America, as well as themes of beauty and joy, died at his home in Baltimore on March 30.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Developed by Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, the series expands the mythology of Derry, Maine, exploring the origins of Pennywise, the malevolent entity at the center of King’s iconic story.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical minerals landscape as of early 2026, examining individual mineral profiles, supply chain vulnerabilities, geopolitical dynamics, and the technical innovations that may reshape supply over the coming decade.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Investigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigating. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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