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to search through or into
experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem
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Recent Examples of investigating
The eight-episode thriller, which premieres September 19 on ViX, follows Nolasco Black (Bichir), a forensic dentist investigating brutal murders in 19th century Veracruz who discovers evidence that the infamous London killer has crossed the Atlantic.
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Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Deputies arrested him on burglary charges, the sheriff’s office said, adding detectives are still investigating the circumstances of the shooting.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Once inside, you’re greeted by a van that’s been transformed into a home base for secret agents investigating the area; a merchandise stand, a ticket booth that resembles old-school movie theater registers; and a pizza parlor.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Police are investigating the death of a 9-day-old baby boy on Milwaukee's north side.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In the wake of Vince's death, Jake gives the footage of Jules drugging Anna to the detective investigating Anna's death.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
State education agencies in Florida, Oklahoma and Texas are all investigating reports about teachers’ comments about Kirk — more than 200 complaints in Texas alone.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The Tempe Police Department is investigating the shooting as part of the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team.
—Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Police in Tampa were investigating a shooting at an apartment block early on Thursday that left six people wounded.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Deputies arrested him on burglary charges, the sheriff’s office said, adding detectives are still investigating the circumstances of the shooting.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Once inside, you’re greeted by a van that’s been transformed into a home base for secret agents investigating the area; a merchandise stand, a ticket booth that resembles old-school movie theater registers; and a pizza parlor.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Police are investigating the death of a 9-day-old baby boy on Milwaukee's north side.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In the wake of Vince's death, Jake gives the footage of Jules drugging Anna to the detective investigating Anna's death.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
State education agencies in Florida, Oklahoma and Texas are all investigating reports about teachers’ comments about Kirk — more than 200 complaints in Texas alone.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The Tempe Police Department is investigating the shooting as part of the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team.
—Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Police in Tampa were investigating a shooting at an apartment block early on Thursday that left six people wounded.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigating
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The artist better known to his international collectors as Móyò, has been evolving the character – a personal archetype, a spiritual sentinel, and a bridge between worlds – for over eight years, exploring his Yoruba ancestry and urban mythology.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Finzi, co-director of Doc Society, asked Falley to offer a recommendation of one of Gibson’s books for those interested in exploring the late poet’s works.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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Scientists are also examining endophytes from sources unrelated to the target plant.—
Anna Marija Helt,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Sep. 2025
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Investigators are examining whether Kirk's outspoken anti-transgender views played a role.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Investigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigating. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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