Usage patterns
〈事〉の実態を調査するto investigate the actual state of something
The city investigated the actual situation of homeless people.
〈事〉の実態を把握するto grasp the true state of something
Management had not grasped the actual situation on the ground.
〈事〉の実態を明らかにするto reveal the true state of something
This report revealed the true state of the industry.
実態に迫るto get to the heart of the real situation
The reporter got to the heart of the real situation behind the incident.