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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Recent Examples of research
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
The company has also hired creative and technology talent across the AI/ML research, data security, animation, and gaming fields.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Alex V. Cipolle, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
Sarah Penner likes to get out of the library when researching her immersive historical fiction books way, way out of the library.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Is there any connection between Spenser’s drug-trafficking operation and Reynolds’s fraudulent research?
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
The company has also hired creative and technology talent across the AI/ML research, data security, animation, and gaming fields.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
Director Chad Roberts said these digital records could then be used by historians, scholars and policymakers to study the connection between racial housing covenants, redlining and zoning, and could be a resource for individuals to research the history of their homes and neighborhoods.
—Alex V. Cipolle, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
Sarah Penner likes to get out of the library when researching her immersive historical fiction books way, way out of the library.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
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By demystifying the practice and speaking candidly about its benefits, Lennon and Harrison opened the door for millions to explore meditation as a means of achieving inner peace, resilience, and self-understanding.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The property is not all-inclusive and encourages guests to explore the culinary scene around the island.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Netanyahu has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies and repeatedly resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry that would look into the government decision-making as well.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Secondly, Clayman suggests embarking on a period of inquiry.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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Dina investigates the nearby trees and returns to puke her guts out.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Inspector General for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Relief investigated the case.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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The health burden of air pollution unevenly falls on people of color, the study said, noting Hispanics are nearly three times as likely as white people to live in areas with unhealthy air.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, 73% of graduates were employed, but many ended up in jobs unrelated to their studies.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Last month, the Baltimore City Council hosted an oversight hearing to examine the culture and workplace safety of our Department of Public Works (DPW).—
Zac Blanchard,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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Below, The Associated Press examines some of the potential reasons for Sanders’ free fall, using the QB’s own words, his father’s comments, the analysis of pundits and his on-the-field performance.—
David Brandt,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
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Curiosity thrives in cultures that welcome uncertainty and encourage exploration.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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A little self-care or spiritual exploration could go a long way in preparing you for the next chapter.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Indeed, the true subject of the film’s examination turns out to be Nina herself, a doctor whose steady, unfailingly professional surface barely conceals self-lacerating anguish.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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That account, however, could open him up for the first time to cross examination on the witness stand.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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