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
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Because of its severity and potential for outbreak, the World Health Organization lists the Nipah virus as a priority pathogen for research and preparedness.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Becca Brazil, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
The co-worker said Pretti researched how to prevent veterans from dying from colon cancer.
—Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Because of its severity and potential for outbreak, the World Health Organization lists the Nipah virus as a priority pathogen for research and preparedness.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Long before a meeting is scheduled or a deal is discussed, your reputation is already being researched.
—Becca Brazil, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
The co-worker said Pretti researched how to prevent veterans from dying from colon cancer.
—Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
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There’s an urge to reconnect with our heritage, and people are undertaking ancestry pilgrimages, combining boots-on-the-ground investigation into family trees and searching for documents in town halls, with discovering the places our ancestors used to call home.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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An investigation by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) has found that Team Canada manipulated the outcome of the North American Cup in Lake Placid, New York, earlier this month.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Want to explore the moon's ancient surface for yourself?—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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That work became the foundation for the smartwatch system now being explored with families.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the instruction was deeply committed to the idea that women could and should be full participants in scientific inquiry.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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Swiss Federal Supreme Court referred her case back to CAS, with new audio-visual evidence that could prove the inquiry was filed within the required timeframe.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Union officials are investigating whether the Border Patrol agent involved in the shooting was a union member, the group said in a statement.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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Later, sources told CNN the Justice Department stopped investigating the agent and federal authorities refused to share information with local investigators.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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As cartoonish as Boone is, Vigil is not much of a character study.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Future studies that mimic natural warming and cooling cycles may reveal hidden costs that only emerge under certain conditions.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kim Jee-woon’s A Bittersweet Life (2005) drew on the cool aesthetics of Jean-Pierre Melville’s gangster films while examining specifically Korean concepts of loyalty and social hierarchy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The researchers examined genetic markers linked to how the body processes sugar, then used a technique called Mendelian randomisation to compare disease rates in people who were genetically predisposed to higher blood glucose.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Each issue curates essays, interviews, frameworks, and visual explainers that add up to a coherent exploration of a topic that matters.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Surviving Corporate Transition — William Bridges A classic exploration of the psychology of transition that helps leaders understand what employees experience after major organizational change.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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An in-depth examination uncovers moderate profitability and growth, coupled with a competitive valuation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The growing awareness that, even in mild COVID cases, the possibility exists for longer-term, often undetected organ damage also warrants more examination, researchers say.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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