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as in researchers
one who observes or studies by close examination and systematic inquiry
investigators who discovered new evidence that the universe was much older than had been previously estimated
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as in detectives
a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons
the investigator in charge of the case was touted as an expert at tracing stolen art
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Recent Examples of investigators
From surveillance video, New York investigators determined the shooter quickly fled the city, likely by bus.
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Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man charged with the killing, had a document conveying disgust with insurance executives when the police took him into custody on Monday, according to investigators.
—Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
No arrests have been announced, and investigators are still working to determine a motive for the shooting.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Prosecutors say Shand told investigators that Patel paid him about $25,000 for the five trips.
—Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
While the review was initiated to examine the leadership structure of the county’s Office of Education, the agency’s investigators quickly pivoted to the education board after hearing numerous complaints from staff, said Mike Fine, CEO of the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Gulluni said an unidentified person provided investigators with Joley's name and information about his alleged involvement in the deaths.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The lieutenant also said investigators have taken statements from the dozens of witnesses who were in the area, and are also gathering video surveillance.
—Nbc San Diego, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The Fraternal Order of Police provided copies of Weekly’s emails to investigators.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man charged with the killing, had a document conveying disgust with insurance executives when the police took him into custody on Monday, according to investigators.
—Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
No arrests have been announced, and investigators are still working to determine a motive for the shooting.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Prosecutors say Shand told investigators that Patel paid him about $25,000 for the five trips.
—Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
While the review was initiated to examine the leadership structure of the county’s Office of Education, the agency’s investigators quickly pivoted to the education board after hearing numerous complaints from staff, said Mike Fine, CEO of the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Gulluni said an unidentified person provided investigators with Joley's name and information about his alleged involvement in the deaths.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The lieutenant also said investigators have taken statements from the dozens of witnesses who were in the area, and are also gathering video surveillance.
—Nbc San Diego, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The Fraternal Order of Police provided copies of Weekly’s emails to investigators.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Investigators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigators. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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