researches 1 of 2

plural of research

researches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of research

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of researches
Noun
Decades after researches first sequenced the human genome, scientists throughout the world are still working to understand it. Gary Skuse, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026 Having heard of the fruitful researches carried on by you last year on the hitherto little understood properties of water surfaces. Mariel Carr, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026 The feminine advantage, beginning with the first spoken word, increases with age, according to recent researches in the language development of preschool children, girls being first to employ phrases and using longer sentences. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026 In testing the battery using a hot plate as the heat source, the researches connected 10 cells in series and powered an LED light. IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2019
Verb
That could help rebuild trust, said Alexa Friedman, an environmental epidemiologist at the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit that researches the ingredients in consumer products. Michael Scaturro, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026 Decades later an archivist researches both, to lovely effect. Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 That could help rebuild trust, said Alexa Friedman, an environmental epidemiologist at the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit that researches the ingredients in consumer products. Kff Health News, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 Only about 3% of households were paying for AI in February, using the most recent numbers available from the Bank of America Institute, which researches consumer trends based on the bank's customer transactions. Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 4 June 2026 The group also heard from Emily Putnam-Hornstein, who researches child welfare policies and practices at UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Social Work. Mary Ramsey updated June 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 Sam researches these topics a lot. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 The company researches health issues related to aging and uses AI to generate formulas that can potentially boost women's health and promise anti-aging effects. Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Hartman, who researches hundreds of vintage toys each year, says to check whether the doll is in its original box and that the box is in great condition and contains no dirt, dust, mold, or mildew. Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researches
Noun
  • As with most investigations of this scale and complexity, the investigation and review of evidence has continued long after the initial incident occurred.
    Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Instead, those investigations are handled by an internal group of Air Force specialists tasked with collecting evidence, preserving it and interviewing witnesses.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • An InStyle editor explores Jenner's affinity for the cut and asks jewelry experts to weigh in on its growing appeal.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 June 2026
  • Free-loving Venus explores your 9th House of Travel and Learning, opposite dark Pluto in your 3rd House of Communication, so big ideas ask for simple words that hold up.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • The department did not immediately respond to The Associated Press' inquiries.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 June 2026
  • The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), South Carolina Highway Patrol and Greenville County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to additional inquiries from Fox News Digital.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • Mullin defended the agency's broader mission, noting that ICE also investigates serious criminal activity.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Unfortunately, studies suggest underdiagnosis to be extremely common, especially among Black and Hispanic populations, where a substantial proportion of dementia cases go undetected, according to Biology Insights.
    Wendy Coschignano-Ford, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
  • In animal studies, a single shot cut food intake by up to 50% within an hour, with no nausea, no food aversion and no significant muscle loss.
    Allison Palmer Updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • The production examines themes of resilience, wealth, race and legacy while highlighting Rector’s connections to Kansas City.
    J.M. Banks June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • Doug Williams examines an attempt to keep Knicks fans out of Game 5 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, while Nick Caloway looks at what is turning into a very busy night at Madison Square Garden for several reasons.
    Mark Prussin, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Despite great efforts, including forensic examinations of items retrieved from the campsite, Serrao’s identity could not be determined.
    Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
  • The committee recommended more stringent veterinary examinations throughout competitions — and, in a major step forward, the introduction of footing experts and advisors.
    Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Will the beloved Booker winner known for his deceptively simple thematic explorations and capacious curiosity bring us gold again?
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
  • Söderström made several documentaries about his explorations, among them Jungle Club (1997) and The Hidden Tribes of the Amazon (2002).
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 June 2026

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