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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"Investigations are continuing into all the recent adult female returnees from Syrian camps," she added.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Investigations by the rights organisation point to the involvement of a complex network of Colombian and Emirati companies which advertised "drone pilot work in Africa" targeting former Colombian army men.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Immediately after we recognized this was a human smuggling situation, we contacted our partners through Homeland Security Investigations and our partners in border patrol,” Rodriguez said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Earlier, she covered corporate crime at Global Investigations Review.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

It’s like ten times as busy as the Department of Supernatural Investigations.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston