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detectives

NOUN

investigator of crime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agent informer police officer private eye private investigator prosecutor reporter sleuth spy

STRONG

analyst bloodhound bull constable cop dick eavesdropper eye fed fink flatfoot gumshoe nark peeper roper scout sergeant shadow shamus shoofly snoop tail

WEAK

P. I. Sherlock Holmes bird dog plainclothes officer slewfoot

Example Sentences

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It is understood detectives are happy with the co-operation they are getting from the UK government and the Royal Household.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

When the investigation stalled, detectives obtained what is known as a geofence warrant, directing Google to identify devices located within roughly 150 meters of the bank during the relevant hour.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

Approximately 4,000 officers will be deployed, including 660 from other forces across England and Wales, with specialist traffic units, mounted officers, dogs, helicopters, drones, detectives, and specialist armed vehicles available as a high-level contingency.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

And the scammers contacted him right when he was in the middle of an interview with detectives, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

I wondered if that’s what all detectives looked like.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan