as in exploring
to search through or into
experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of investigating
What's New Delta Airlines is investigating a complaint from a disgruntled passenger who says they were downgraded from a first-class seat only to find that a dog had taken their place.
—
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Fire officials are investigating what may have caused the fire.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
What to know Several hours later, while investigating the deadly crash, police say 34-year-old Anna Marie Wabnitz of Cincinnati crashed into a Blue Ash police cruiser that was on the scene to warn oncoming drivers.
—Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Tisch, who is in the midst of a cleanup, may also be investigating a crime scene.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s Office, in conjunction with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, is investigating the incident, according to Josef.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
The Sicilian Inheritance The Italian American writer Jo Piazza created this companion podcast for her novel of the same name, investigating the real-life mystery that inspired the book.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
No one was in custody and detectives were investigating.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The city attorney is investigating.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Fire officials are investigating what may have caused the fire.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
What to know Several hours later, while investigating the deadly crash, police say 34-year-old Anna Marie Wabnitz of Cincinnati crashed into a Blue Ash police cruiser that was on the scene to warn oncoming drivers.
—Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Tisch, who is in the midst of a cleanup, may also be investigating a crime scene.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s Office, in conjunction with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, is investigating the incident, according to Josef.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
The Sicilian Inheritance The Italian American writer Jo Piazza created this companion podcast for her novel of the same name, investigating the real-life mystery that inspired the book.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
No one was in custody and detectives were investigating.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The city attorney is investigating.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near investigating
Cite this Entry
“Investigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigating. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share