as in detective
a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons
the fictional sleuthhound Miss Marple is notable for her age as well as for her understanding of human nature, both of them being rather advanced
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Homicide detectives are investigating deaths at several locations, said Nicole Nishida, communications director for the Sheriff’s Department.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025 -
But then detectives told him a woman matching his wife’s description was found, dead, along the freeway.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Yoon would become the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested if investigators are able to detain him.—
Ryan Hogg,
Fortune Asia,
10 Jan. 2025
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The 30 Rock star filed a civil lawsuit against prosecutors and investigators from his previous criminal manslaughter trial in Santa Fe on Thursday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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Despite enlisting the help of her private investigator best friend, Stacey (Jessica Plummer), Kat can’t seem to track down Josh.—
Yasmin Garaad,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Working with a private investigator can help with that.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Sleuthhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleuthhound. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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