Synonyms for investigation
ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃənin·ves·ti·ga·tion

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1. investigation

   Synonyms:
   examination, search, scrutiny, research, study, inquiry, exploration, ventilation

   Antonyms:
   discovery, solution, clue, indication, thread

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1. probe, investigationnoun

   an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

   "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"

   Synonyms:
   probe, investigating

2. investigation, investigatingnoun

   the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

   Synonyms:
   probe, investigating

Matched Categories

1. • Inquiry
   • Work

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1. investigationnoun

   Synonyms:
   examination, study, scrutiny, inquiry, research, exploration, inquisition, sifting

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1. investigationnoun

   Synonyms:
   examination, inquiry, research

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1. List of paraphrases for "investigation":

   inquiry, survey, investigations, investigative, research, surveys, investigating, investigate, enquiry, enquiries, inquiries, investigatory, fact-finding, investigación, probe, study, instruction, enquête, 'enquête, inquest, jwee, interrogation, review, examination, διερεύνηση, investigated, investigaciones

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How to use investigation in a sentence?

1. Paul Krieger:

   Given her apparent history and relationship with Mr. Santos, I have to assume that any investigation of him will focus intensely on her role and her knowledge of how the fundraising was organized, accomplished and carried out especially in light of the fact that she’s now resigned.

2. New Zealand:

   We've done everything to ensure that the public weren't in danger throughout our investigation. There was a huge testing, regime.

3. Donald Trump:

   We’re going to stop the appalling weaponization of our justice system. There’s never been a justice system like this. It’s all investigation, investigation.

4. Tara Reade:

   My heart is with the brave Cuomo survivors who endured attempts to discredit them like I did coming forward about Joe Biden with the help of non-profits that were supposed to help women like Time's Up, may there be some measure of justice for the survivors. Now, let's call for a real investigation into Joe Biden and expose the corruption protecting powerful predators.

5. Adam Schiff:

   Now, after learning that we have been excluded from parts of the investigation, and that the majority has held secret interviews with key witnesses and withheld information. I fear this skepticism may have been all too justified.