as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
I'll have to do some research for this project
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as in to explore
to search through or into
researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
The research team includes Della Corte, Tyler Bosler, Cole McClure, Anette E. Buyken, James D LeCheminant, Lukas Schwingshackl and Dennis Della Corte.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Luke Barr, ABC News, 3 June 2025
Throughout her 10 years as a writer, Phillips has consistently researched and tested hair tools, which informed her selections when writing the original version of this article on the best hair wavers.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
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Noun
An official who works at a research university on the East Coast
🎓 Chilling effect: Schools are scrambling to assess the impact of the Trump administration’s order pausing new visa interviews for international students.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
The research team includes Della Corte, Tyler Bosler, Cole McClure, Anette E. Buyken, James D LeCheminant, Lukas Schwingshackl and Dennis Della Corte.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
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The affidavit alleges that Jian and Liu were dating, and also researching the biological pathogen -- and when questioned about smuggling the pathogen into the United States, lied to authorities at the Detroit airport.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 3 June 2025
Throughout her 10 years as a writer, Phillips has consistently researched and tested hair tools, which informed her selections when writing the original version of this article on the best hair wavers.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
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In addition to exploring an indoor museum with a timeline of Fort Mose and St. Augustine history, visitors can now walk through a full-scale replica of the 39-foot-tall lookout tower that helped residents of the fort monitor for enemy attacks.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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An award-winning Palestinian American writer tackles subjects including home, displacement and gestation in this lyrical memoir that explores the trauma of fractured identity.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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We’re taught to prioritize action over inquiry, compliance over curiosity.—
Hunter McMahon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Newsweek reached out to Marriott International and the woman's attorney for comment via email outside of regular office hours on Tuesday, as well as to Clearview Building Services, LLC, via an online inquiry form.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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No one is in custody, and detectives are investigating, according to police, who did not give a motive for the shooting.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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The crash is now being investigated by the NTSB and FAA.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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But in 2020, COVID arrived in the U.S., shuttering hundreds of research studies.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Previous studies have indicated that pure-breed cats are more likely to carry the long-type gene. Of the cats in the study, many of the mixed breed felines were former strays, suggesting that rescue cats may be more vocal.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The researchers also examined more than 2,700 genomes of modern plague samples from Asia, Africa, and North and South America.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Every component of the compensation package may have different levels of negotiation flexibility, so each is worth examining carefully.—
Mena Mirhom,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The public and private sectors must keep funding and extending collaboration in the rapidly changing landscape with research and development and exploration in order to solve the numerous issues that lie ahead and enhance our quality of life and safety.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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The latter two in particular are emblematic of Hayes’ examination of her broader player pool, with both stepping into more important roles given positional absences.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Closer examination reveals tensions that are more subtle but no less profound.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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