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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Online sleuths have also tried to locate the addresses of the so-called Cornell Seven, leading to at least one case of mistaken identity.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
It worked for Carr, who was considered to be less of a threat and more out of his depth by the other sleuths.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
The author’s pair of sleuths gets a 21st-century update in this mystery series starring Josh Dylan and Antonia Thomas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Internet would-be sleuths have popped up in Zach’s comments on social media this week, probing Brian’s behavior and previous conduct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Doherty was one of the sleuths who had been digging in the cellar, and the hard work had made his temper short.
From Astounding Stories, April, 1931 by Various
