to gumshoe

Examples

• All

• Don't gumshoe!

• The journalist decided to gumshoe around the neighborhood for clues.

• She spent the afternoon gumshoeing around the neighborhood for clues.

• After gumshoeing for hours, they finally discovered the missing document.

• The journalist decided to gumshoe around the neighborhood to gather more information for the story.

• During the meeting, she started gumshoeing for clues about the company's plans by asking subtle questions.

• After hearing about the scandal, the private investigator began to gumshoe the area for potential witnesses.

Synonyms

S

to sleuth

vsto gumshoe

3 6.5

To look for information quietly by following clues

is the same but stresses similarity to a detective in approach

Antonyms

I

to ignore

∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

How Discreet

to gumshoe

• Archaic

1 7.9

to investigate

∞ 2.8

to ask around

• Informal

40 2.1

Surface Forms

Etymology