100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "gumshoe"

Definition

Gumshoe (noun)

1. A detective or private investigator, typically one who operates in an unofficial capacity.
2. Informally, it can refer to a person who is engaged in pursuing or investigating a matter, often with a focus on uncovering the truth.

Synonyms

• Detective
• Investigator
• Sleuth
• Private eye
• P.I.
• Sherlock
• Inspector
• Spook (informally)

Antonyms

• Innocent
• Bystander
• Bystander
• Naive

Examples

1. The detective decided to gumshoe around the neighborhood for clues.
2. She hired a gumshoe to find out the truth about her missing heirloom.
3. He had to gumshoe through the city to gather information for his case.
4. The gumshoe followed the suspect all the way to the coffee shop.
5. I could see him gumshoeing through the dark alley, looking for evidence.
6. She loves to gumshoe in her free time, solving mysteries in her small town.
7. The gumshoe uncovered vital information that changed the course of the investigation.
8. They asked the gumshoe for updates on the case every week.
9. To find the missing person, I had to gumshoe my way through the local bars.
10. The gumshoe worked tirelessly to crack the case before the deadline.
11. He would often gumshoe around just to gather gossip for his articles.
12. The movie featured a classic gumshoe who always got his man.
13. She didn't hesitate to gumshoe when she suspected something was off.
14. The gumshoe staked out the suspect’s house for several days.
15. After a long day of gumshoeing, he finally got a lead.
16. The best gumshoes know how to blend into the background.
17. Sometimes, a good gumshoe can solve a case simply by listening.
18. He was known to gumshoe his way into places he shouldn’t be.
19. The gumshoe had a reputation for getting results, no matter the risks.
20. With a new tip, the gumshoe decided to gumshoe back to the scene of the crime.
21. The local gumshoe was often seen at the scene of the action.
22. Every gumshoe has a unique style of investigation.
23. The gumshoe relied on intuition more than technology.
24. She felt compelled to gumshoe after hearing the rumors.
25. The detective novels often portray the gumshoe as a lone wolf.
26. The seasoned gumshoe knew every trick in the book.
27. It’s not easy to gumshoe when everyone is on high alert.
28. I watched him gumshoe through the crowd, looking for a familiar face.
29. The gumshoe received a tip-off that changed everything.
30. When the police failed, the gumshoe took matters into his own hands.
31. She would often gumshoe at the library to piece together the puzzle.
32. The gumshoe had an uncanny ability to read people.
33. To get the real story, he needed to gumshoe around the office.
34. The gumshoe's instincts were usually spot on.
35. After weeks of gumshoeing, she finally found the missing link.
36. His role as a gumshoe came with both danger and excitement.
37. The gumshoe was determined to catch the criminal before he struck again.
38. To gather evidence, the gumshoe had to gumshoe into the suspect's world.
39. The gumshoe often worked late into the night.
40. She couldn't resist the urge to gumshoe when her friend went missing.
41. A good gumshoe knows how to ask the right questions.
42. He decided to gumshoe the local diner, hoping to overhear something useful.
43. That gumshoe really knows how to navigate tricky situations.
44. The gumshoe had a knack for blending in and going unnoticed.
45. After a long day of gumshoeing, he returned to his office with a new lead.
46. The gumshoe had a vast network of informants to help him.
47. When the case went cold, the gumshoe kept searching for answers.
48. The film depicted the life of a hard-boiled gumshoe on a case.
49. She loved to gumshoe in her neighborhood, solving small mysteries.
50. The gumshoe made connections that the police had overlooked.
51. To uncover the truth, you often have to gumshoe in uncomfortable places.
52. The gumshoe needed to gumshoe through the evidence before making an arrest.
53. In the world of crime, the gumshoe is both a hero and a rogue.
54. The gumshoe was always one step ahead of the criminals he pursued.
55. It was thrilling to watch the gumshoe piece together the mystery.
56. The rookie gumshoe learned quickly that patience is key.
57. The gumshoe often found that the simplest questions led to the best answers.
58. He decided to gumshoe the park to see if anyone had noticed anything suspicious.
59. The gumshoe's reputation preceded him in the gritty underworld.
60. She realized she had to gumshoe if she wanted to get to the bottom of the story.
61. The gumshoe spent hours gumshoeing the archives for old records.
62. In his free time, he loved to gumshoe through old case files.
63. The gumshoe maintained a low profile while investigating.
64. She often felt like a gumshoe, piecing together the details of her friends’ lives.
65. Even the gumshoe needed help occasionally.
66. He had to gumshoe quickly before the trail went cold.
67. The gumshoe was frustrated by the lack of cooperation from witnesses.
68. It became clear that the gumshoe had a talent for digging deep.
69. To solve this case, the gumshoe would need to gumshoe through layers of deception.
70. The gumshoe found a connection that no one else had noticed.
71. He couldn't help but gumshoe when he heard about the strange occurrences.
72. The gumshoe was an expert at reading body language.
73. After years of gumshoeing, he had developed a keen sense of intuition.
74. She loved to gumshoe her way into conversations, picking up valuable information.
75. The gumshoe knew the streets better than anyone else.
76. It was time for the gumshoe to confront the main suspect.
77. The gumshoe took notes as he interviewed witnesses.
78. He liked to gumshoe the city at night, finding inspiration for his writing.
79. The gumshoe uncovered a shocking secret that no one expected.
80. She decided to gumshoe the local archives for more details.
81. The seasoned gumshoe had a story for every case he worked.
82. It was a challenge to gumshoe in a world filled with distractions.
83. The gumshoe needed a break after such a long investigation.
84. She admired how the gumshoe never gave up, no matter how tough things got.
85. He had to gumshoe through the paperwork to find the truth.
86. The gumshoe's instincts told him something was off about the case.
87. It was essential for the gumshoe to work discreetly.
88. The gumshoe had a way of making people feel comfortable sharing information.
89. He decided to gumshoe the local hangouts for clues.
90. The gumshoe faced many challenges but always found a way to triumph.
91. She asked the gumshoe for advice on her own investigation.
92. The gumshoe relied on his experience to guide his decisions.
93. It was exciting to watch the gumshoe unravel the mystery.
94. The gumshoe had an eye for detail that set him apart from others.
95. She wanted to gumshoe her way into the heart of the matter.
96. The local gumshoe was known for solving the toughest cases.
97. He had to gumshoe through the evidence before making a conclusion.
98. The gumshoe had a collection of unsolved cases that haunted him.
99. She decided to gumshoe her way into the investigation to find answers.
100. The gumshoe's story inspired many aspiring detectives.