as in to explore
to search through or into
experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem
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Recent Examples of investigate
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglary.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
La Mesa police are investigating a shooting Monday afternoon that left a man injured.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The police department’s Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to investigate.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth police are investigating a homicide after a woman died in the hospital on Tuesday, officials said in a news release.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
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What that means for the rest of us is new hotspots to visit, new drinks to sip and new flavors to explore.—
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Written and directed by Sarnoski, the film promises to offer a much darker take on the Robin Hood stories that explores the end of the character’s life.—
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The hour-long discussion will examine current trends in infant mortality, explore medical, environmental, and policy-related factors that may influence outcomes, and address the critical questions parents and policymakers are asking about protecting the health of infants and young children.—
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Another way to check for ripeness is by examining the seeds.—
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“Investigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigate. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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