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 Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife continues to investigate the case, Nation said.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
The vehicle was unregistered and the circumstances of the incident are being investigated, the prosecutor’s office added.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Their lawfare should be investigated, and their special privileges should be reconsidered.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
The monitor is investigating claims that Fain stripped Boyer of his responsibilities leading the union's Stellantis Department after Boyer refused to comply with a scheme that would benefit the family of Fain's fiancee.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
The vehicle was unregistered and the circumstances of the incident are being investigated, the prosecutor’s office added.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Their lawfare should be investigated, and their special privileges should be reconsidered.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
The monitor is investigating claims that Fain stripped Boyer of his responsibilities leading the union's Stellantis Department after Boyer refused to comply with a scheme that would benefit the family of Fain's fiancee.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigate
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Stargazers hoping to explore the phases of Venus and the night sky for themselves should read our roundup of the best telescopes for amateur astronomy in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 July 2025
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For those who are craving a little more speed, jet skiing is another great way to explore the region.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The current playoff format deserves to be thoroughly dissected and examined.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers have dipped into the state's dwindling savings accounts to cover the deficit, said Matt Berman, a University of Alaska Anchorage economics professor who co-authored a 2016 report that examined various deficit-reduction methods.—
Emily Schwing,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Investigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigate. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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