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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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Jones confirmed that detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime branch have launched an attempted murder investigation.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The eight were among 30 students who were initially traced and recalled back to the school by detectives investigating the deadly fire.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The former SNP leader attended a police interview by prior arrangement, was taken into custody, questioned by detectives and released without charge seven hours later.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

As well as monitoring the eight target invertebrates, the river detectives are trained in spotting non-native species, such as demon and killer shrimps.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

When Mama told them he used to send money home to help out with bills, the detectives suggested that Quinton might be involved in something he didn’t want us to know about.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston