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investigations

NOUN

thorough check

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis case examination hearing inquiry inspection probe research review scrutiny search study survey

STRONG

exploration gander hustle inquest inquisition observation pike quest quiz sounding surveying

WEAK

delving fact-finding legwork observing probing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance neglect

Example Sentences

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It could touch on patriotism, celebrations, encounters with the police—and more somber investigations of that thing called love.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Denise Blostein is a senior video journalist at The Wall Street Journal on the specials team—a unit that produces video investigations and long-form video stories.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Medical staff took blood tests and he was admitted for a blood transfusion to address low haemoglobin levels, as well as investigations into his heart murmur.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The ATF investigation has been completed but has not been made public because of the ongoing investigations, a law enforcement source said Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Also they’re working out how they’ll conduct their investigations.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez