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 shooting is being investigated by the Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
The crash is now being investigated by the NTSB and FAA.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 3 June 2025
No one is in custody, and detectives are investigating, according to police, who did not give a motive for the shooting.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
In one study of over 12,000 adults, researchers investigated whether genetics influences the link between vegetable intake and weight or obesity.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
The crash is now being investigated by the NTSB and FAA.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 3 June 2025
No one is in custody, and detectives are investigating, according to police, who did not give a motive for the shooting.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
In one study of over 12,000 adults, researchers investigated whether genetics influences the link between vegetable intake and weight or obesity.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigate
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Shore landings will also allow travelers to explore coastal towns like Loreto.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Scuba divers enjoy exploring the west bay of Entalula Island, which has a beautiful coral garden and El Nido's famous limestone wall diving site.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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Greenfield spent time with the series participants like Shear in their home and school environments, and with the young people’s permission examined their social media accounts.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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The Department routinely examines all insurance companies.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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“Investigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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