Thesaurus results for INVESTIGATE

investigate

verb

in-ˈve-stə-ˌgāt

Definition of investigate next

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 Israeli military and police said that they were deployed to the area and didn’t locate any suspects, but were investigating. —

Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 Area Three detectives are investigating. —

Darius Johnson, CBS News, 16 May 2026 Sheriff John Staley has asked the Arkansas State Police to investigate. —

Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026 Police were investigating a gang connection between the groups involved in the shootout, sources with knowledge of the case said. —

Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for investigate

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Cars are banned, so visitors get around on foot or by golf cart; however, the island is arguably best explored by boat.

— Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
And with more than 20 miles of trails on the property to explore, the natural surroundings here cannot help but enhance members’ mental and physical well-being.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026