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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
Republican lawmakers have since called on Underly to overhaul the DPI's approach to investigating teacher licensing to be more transparent.
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Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In January, the The Wall Street Journal reported that prosecutors from the Eastern District of New York were investigating whether Rozier, while a member of the Hornets, altered his play during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 23, 2023.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Many users may take these summaries at face value, rather than investigating the sourcing and accuracy further.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
The 2023 study was led by Sam England, now a postdoc investigating sensory ecology at Berlin’s Natural History Museum.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
The National Park Service (NPS) and Searcy County Sheriff’s Office are jointly investigating the fall.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Los Angeles Police Department are investigating the incident.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Police were investigating the fliers at the time and additional officers were canvassing the neighborhood.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Troopers were investigating a report of a person lying in the right lane of traffic near a service truck parked on the shoulder with its hazard lights flashing, the release says.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In January, the The Wall Street Journal reported that prosecutors from the Eastern District of New York were investigating whether Rozier, while a member of the Hornets, altered his play during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 23, 2023.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Many users may take these summaries at face value, rather than investigating the sourcing and accuracy further.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
The 2023 study was led by Sam England, now a postdoc investigating sensory ecology at Berlin’s Natural History Museum.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
The National Park Service (NPS) and Searcy County Sheriff’s Office are jointly investigating the fall.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Los Angeles Police Department are investigating the incident.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Police were investigating the fliers at the time and additional officers were canvassing the neighborhood.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Troopers were investigating a report of a person lying in the right lane of traffic near a service truck parked on the shoulder with its hazard lights flashing, the release says.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigating
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In Ibadan, the biennial activates the New Culture Studio designed by Demas Nwoko (1970), exploring urban and architectural dimensions of confinement.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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This striking Spanish Revival landmark, dating back to 1928, makes the perfect base for exploring all the above and much more.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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The film presents a fresh perspective on the history of American and Japanese relations, exploring how sports serve as a cultural mediator, and examining the bond that baseball forged between the two countries.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Rest of the world is watching Other countries are paying close attention to the drone battles in the Black Sea, drawing lessons and examining whether they can be applied to waters elsewhere.—
Anastasiia Malenko,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Investigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigating. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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