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pinkerton Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A private detective or security agent employed by the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, or by extension any private investigator.
Usage Example
"During the late nineteenth century, railroad companies frequently hired a private detective to investigate train robberies and guard valuable cargo."
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private detective
private investigator
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private eye
sleuth
detective
gumshoe
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pinkerton. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pinkerton