sleuth
noun
a detective.
sleuths
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pluralof sleuth.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Nonetheless, internet sleuths sussed out that the shirt Chao is wearing on the July 26 photo appears to be the same one she was seen wearing on July 15.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
Unlike Simpson’s case, which ended in acquittals, the kidnapping attracted a new generation of amateur sleuths, livestreaming hours of content, conjecture and rumor each day to hundreds of thousands of online followers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
For posts beyond the reach of my inbox, there’s a risk in putting that information out there because nefarious sleuths can figure out more than you think.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Some are by amateur forensic analysts and would-be internet sleuths with podcast names like The Murder Men that dissect the killing as if it’s a 1980s cold case.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
One of the sleuths tapped his forehead, pointing to Lambert as the latter nervously lighted a cigarette.
From Astounding Stories, April, 1931 by Various
