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as in researchers
one who observes or studies by close examination and systematic inquiry
investigators who discovered new evidence that the universe was much older than had been previously estimated
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as in detectives
a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons
the investigator in charge of the case was touted as an expert at tracing stolen art
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Recent Examples of investigators
Some of them said that the investigators initially did not contact important figures at the company.
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Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
No information on the possible charges those people face was shared by investigators.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Hunters exploring in a remote section of the 500,000-acre Pisgah National Forest stumbled onto a body in the dark, according to investigators in western North Carolina.
—Mark Price
april 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Defense attorney Mary Chartier argued that there was reasonable doubt in the case, saying Dale Warner denied hurting his wife and cooperated with investigators during the search.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call sheriff’s investigators at 858-285‑6330 or 858-868‑3200 if calling after hours.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The human resources department cited telehealth providers, investigators and inspectors as examples of employees who fit into this exception.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
On June 5, 2023, investigators said Bell got into an argument with a 39-year-old male co-worker after his shift at the Tropicana plant in Bradenton.
—Michael Moore Jr., Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Those who saw the suspect before the shooting and those who saw the suspect’s car shared that information with investigators.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
No information on the possible charges those people face was shared by investigators.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Hunters exploring in a remote section of the 500,000-acre Pisgah National Forest stumbled onto a body in the dark, according to investigators in western North Carolina.
—Mark Price
april 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Defense attorney Mary Chartier argued that there was reasonable doubt in the case, saying Dale Warner denied hurting his wife and cooperated with investigators during the search.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call sheriff’s investigators at 858-285‑6330 or 858-868‑3200 if calling after hours.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The human resources department cited telehealth providers, investigators and inspectors as examples of employees who fit into this exception.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
On June 5, 2023, investigators said Bell got into an argument with a 39-year-old male co-worker after his shift at the Tropicana plant in Bradenton.
—Michael Moore Jr., Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Those who saw the suspect before the shooting and those who saw the suspect’s car shared that information with investigators.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigators
Noun
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Some researchers believe ancient peoples sought relief from heat in the caves, which were fed by fresh underground water.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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To check whether their approach worked, the researchers first turned to a standard test called NARMA, often used to evaluate time-series prediction systems.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Homicide detectives are investigating the incident as a drive-by shooting, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wentworth Area detectives were investigating.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Investigators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigators. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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