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Recent Examples of investigating
When Drummond moved to intervene in the homeowner lawsuit against State Farm, Oklahoma's insurance commissioner said that for two years, state regulators have been investigating how claims for roof damage are handled.
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Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau is investigating if the smuggling activities are connected to local drug-running networks.
—Lucas Lilieholm, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Camden County prosecutors said the department's homicide unit and Gloucester Township Police are still investigating and that charges are forthcoming for the male suspect.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
State Police Division of Internal Investigation special agents are investigating the state police’s involvement in the incident.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Soon after Patel sued The Atlantic, The New York Times reported that the FBI had been investigating Elizabeth Williamson.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Assemblymember Kim has spent years investigating how those rules contributed to wage theft in home care.
—Christopher Marte, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Kansas City Police Department’s bomb and arson unit is investigating the fire.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, the district said.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau is investigating if the smuggling activities are connected to local drug-running networks.
—Lucas Lilieholm, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Camden County prosecutors said the department's homicide unit and Gloucester Township Police are still investigating and that charges are forthcoming for the male suspect.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
State Police Division of Internal Investigation special agents are investigating the state police’s involvement in the incident.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Soon after Patel sued The Atlantic, The New York Times reported that the FBI had been investigating Elizabeth Williamson.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Assemblymember Kim has spent years investigating how those rules contributed to wage theft in home care.
—Christopher Marte, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Kansas City Police Department’s bomb and arson unit is investigating the fire.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, the district said.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigating
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In the meantime, sliding on a pair of fins and exploring under the water's surface is a worthwhile way to temporarily escape your daily stresses, get away from doom scrolling and connect with the beauty of nature.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Orbitworks is exploring funding options for its $1 billion satellite launch plan, which could include support from Abu Dhabi and French government entities.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The film traces his long-running bid to step out of Chun’s shadow and claim the top seat himself, examining the web of alliances, rivalries, and institutional maneuvers that defines his ascent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Blanche said ballistics experts are still examining evidence to provide more clarity on those questions.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Investigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigating. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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