investigate
verb (used with object)
to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
investigates
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present tense formof investigate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Steffi Cao investigates how Williamsburg became overrun with tech bros.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
The committee rarely investigates senators and has not formally sanctioned a member in 19 years.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Alan Ritchson will pop in as a guest star, as Neagley investigates the mysterious death of an old friend.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
ICE says it thoroughly investigates all deaths of individuals in its custody or during agency actions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
We all pretend to not be paying him any mind: I brush back Layla’s edges, Kayla investigates a sunflower seed, Marisol reads her Suze Orman book, and Janae pretends to be on the phone.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
