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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Officers said investigations were continuing, adding they did not believe there were any suspicious circumstances.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Precise investigations of decays like this are one of the primary goals of the LHCb experiment, and have been since its inception in 1994.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Cooney, a top attorney in Jack Smith’s special counsel’s office who helped lead the investigations and prosecutions of Trump.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The states have traditionally supported federal enforcers who steer antitrust investigations that are often lengthy, complicated and costly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

For my broadcasts, I interviewed my mom about what she cooked for dinner, questioned my dad about work, and did investigations about the origins of various household items.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana