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as in researchers
one who observes or studies by close examination and systematic inquiry
investigators who discovered new evidence that the universe was much older than had been previously estimated
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as in detectives
a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons
the investigator in charge of the case was touted as an expert at tracing stolen art
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Recent Examples of investigators
The human resources department cited telehealth providers, investigators and inspectors as examples of employees who fit into this exception.
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
On June 5, 2023, investigators said Bell got into an argument with a 39-year-old male co-worker after his shift at the Tropicana plant in Bradenton.
—Michael Moore Jr., Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Those who saw the suspect before the shooting and those who saw the suspect’s car shared that information with investigators.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
Citing investigators, Kyodo News reported that both the influencer and the suspect had already spoken with police outside of Tokyo regarding the dispute.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
According to The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel, investigators first checked Lam’s hotel room, which had already been cleared by the housekeeping staff.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Aviation experts said investigators will consider conditions on the ground, the pilot's actions before landing and potential problems with the landing gear.
—arkansasonline.com, 19 Feb. 2025
His team will include investigative lawyers who will work with compliance inspectors, enforcement investigators and data analysts like forensic accountants.
—James Barron, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, investigators began to piece together Lam’s trip and whereabouts with the help of her blog.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
On June 5, 2023, investigators said Bell got into an argument with a 39-year-old male co-worker after his shift at the Tropicana plant in Bradenton.
—Michael Moore Jr., Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Those who saw the suspect before the shooting and those who saw the suspect’s car shared that information with investigators.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
Citing investigators, Kyodo News reported that both the influencer and the suspect had already spoken with police outside of Tokyo regarding the dispute.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
According to The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel, investigators first checked Lam’s hotel room, which had already been cleared by the housekeeping staff.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Aviation experts said investigators will consider conditions on the ground, the pilot's actions before landing and potential problems with the landing gear.
—arkansasonline.com, 19 Feb. 2025
His team will include investigative lawyers who will work with compliance inspectors, enforcement investigators and data analysts like forensic accountants.
—James Barron, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, investigators began to piece together Lam’s trip and whereabouts with the help of her blog.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Investigators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigators. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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