dick

noun

ˈdik How to pronounce dick (audio)
Definition of dicknext
as in detective
a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons a novel about a hard-boiled dick and the softhearted madam who loves him

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  1. detective
  2. investigator
Noun
  • No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed after the discovery, but Chicago police said detectives are investigating.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Kanan, who earlier met with a detective who told him about Raq’s request for full immunity for both of them, seems to have cooled off a bit.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of detective
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  • According to Indian investigators, certain PNB officials issued financial instruments known as Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) to companies controlled by Modi, Choksi and their associates.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Council members anticipate hearing evidence from an independent investigator and other witnesses, said council member LaKeisha Gantt.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of investigator
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“Dick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dick. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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