as in detective
a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons
the popular TV sleuth lives a much more action-packed life than do his real-world counterparts
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That same day, internet sleuth and Bachelor super fan Gabby White took to TikTok to voice a number of questions about Matt's message to fans.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
The series of events — and its twisting threads — have evolved almost as if penned in a crime novel, captivating sleuths and true crime connoisseurs around the world.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Love Is Blind leaves the answer on a cliffhanger, but internet sleuths have been quick to locate the picture that aroused Taylor’s suspicions in the first place.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2025
As a result, online sleuths, most notably the site What Kate Wore, have taken on the task of tracking down her outfits and sharing where to find similar pieces.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
The series of events — and its twisting threads — have evolved almost as if penned in a crime novel, captivating sleuths and true crime connoisseurs around the world.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Love Is Blind leaves the answer on a cliffhanger, but internet sleuths have been quick to locate the picture that aroused Taylor’s suspicions in the first place.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2025
As a result, online sleuths, most notably the site What Kate Wore, have taken on the task of tracking down her outfits and sharing where to find similar pieces.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sleuth
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“Sleuth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleuth. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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