- past participle of investigate.
- past tense form of investigate.
investigated
Example Sentences
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For the new study, the researchers investigated whether a related molecule could serve as the foundation for a vaccine.
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
The company has also investigated unauthorized access to Mythos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said it investigated but found no evidence of an assault.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
The trades being investigated, however, do not appear to be part of the recent rally and appear to be focused at the acquired firm.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Wegener investigated the many plant and fossil anomalies that did not fit comfortably into the standard model of Earth history and realized that very little of it made sense if conventionally interpreted.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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