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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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Fiedler’s propositions about masculine relationships turned out to be merely the opening shocks in his critical investigations of our country’s literary past.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

A DOJ spokesperson told Salon that the department does not comment on grand jury subpoenas or investigations.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

The IRS does not announce its investigations, and so we do not know what - if anything - it was reviewing related to the President, his family and their enterprises.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

NUH confirmed the staff involved in the investigations included doctors, nurses, registered medical professionals, and admin and clerical employees.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“That’s right. Well, they strongly disapprove of any investigations into Dust. They think it’s sinful. I don’t know why. That’s one of the mysteries that we’re trying to solve.”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman