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
Leonard David, Space.com, 3 June 2026
In their future research, the scientists want to investigate this in more detail.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The company began researching BPC-157, working alongside university researchers and an American pharmaceutical company called Parke-Davis.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
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Noun
Invasive species The authors of the research paper recommend that all incoming extraterrestrial samples be handled exclusively through advanced robotic systems within the lunar facility, minimizing the possibility of human exposure and accidental release.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 3 June 2026
In their future research, the scientists want to investigate this in more detail.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Verb
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The company began researching BPC-157, working alongside university researchers and an American pharmaceutical company called Parke-Davis.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
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Investigating active government officials in Mexico is a new strategy for the United States, which in the past refrained from targeting sitting leaders in allied countries with criminal investigations because of the clear political ramifications.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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On Monday, the USTR proposed a 25% duty on many Brazilian goods as a result of a Section 301 investigation into the country’s digital trade practices and preferential tariffs.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The food and travel personality explores the people, places and hidden stories behind iconic global destinations.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Award-winning food and travel writer Naomi Tomky explores the world with a hungry eye.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Kellen's closed-door appearance before the Oversight Committee, which took place May 21, was part of the panel's ongoing inquiry into the federal government's handling of investigations into Epstein and his alleged co-conspirators.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The company said Wednesday that a new Meta Business Agent feature can be used across apps like WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram to respond to customer inquiries, recommend products and book appointments.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Inspired by a true story, this thriller centers around a fast food manager, Sandra (Ann Dowd), who receives a call from a man identifying himself as a police officer claiming to be investigating a potential theft by Becky (Dreama Walker), one of the restaurant’s employees.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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France last week asked for its public prosecutor, which presents cases in court, to investigate the treatment of French nationals detained by Israel after being part of the flotilla.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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The clubby Le Bar Botaniste (named for Prince Roland's favorite area of study) stocks an array of rare botanical spirits; there's even an absinthe fountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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That said, studies suggest that these very low-frequency sound waves may affect the brain, heart, and vestibular system (which controls balance).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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Point guard Jalen Brunson has returned to sitting on the Knicks' bench since his knee was examined in the team's locker room.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The cost of silence First, the researchers examined direct defenses—the chemical and physical changes the plant undergoes to make its leaves less palatable for caterpillars and thus hamper their growth.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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What results is a hallucinatory exploration of power, control, desire, and — that hottest of fascinated feelings right now — obsession.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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Louise Prockter, director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division, said the spacecraft’s findings will continue supporting future exploration efforts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Rather than prompting examination of the systems in which those outcomes occur, a common counterargument is that attention to diversity risks lowering standards or excusing poor performance.—
Vanessa Grubbs,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Levinson and director of photography Marcell Rév mostly left the soundstages that defined the first two seasons for an expansive, on-location examination of Southern California, from Lancaster to Long Beach.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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