delves (into)

verb

present tense third-person singular of delve (into)
as in explores
to search through or into we uncovered many interesting stories as we delved into the history of the house we were restoring

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  1. explores
  2. investigates
  3. examines
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  • During our interview, Eisenkot and I discuss Bessel van der Kolk, the Harvard psychiatrist whose bestselling book, The Body Keeps the Score, explores how overwhelming experiences can leave people psychologically trapped in the past.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Gigantic Fantastic also explores the development of steroids themselves, their physiological effects, as well as other image and performance-enhancing drugs and their dangers.
    — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of explores
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  • For now, Mickschl’s disciplinary case remains open as the university investigates the chalk incident.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Charlotte Water investigates reports of violations through staff observations and complaints from the public.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigates
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  • The research, published Thursday in the scientific journal Current Biology, examines how permanent Daylight Saving Time could affect children traveling to school.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The admiring portrait also examines Capra’s political timidity and broken collaborations, while showing how his films shaped Hollywood and Americans’ ideas about themselves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of examines
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