as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
I'll have to do some research for this project
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to search through or into
researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents
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Recent Examples of researches
Rae Ellen Bichell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
As the narrator, a professor separated from his wife, obsessively researches the death, his investigation fuels his parenting and relationship woes and leads him into a thicket of conspiracy theories.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The Puerto Rican scientist researches tropical atmospheric systems, with a focus on how water vapor and humidity play a key role in shaping the weather there.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
It's called a parasocial relationship, according to Melvin Williams, who researches gender and pop culture at Pace University.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The company is a climate technology company that manufactures, researches and designs HVAC air treatment systems.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Murdock also donated heavily to longevity research and helped set up the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC, a 350-acre research center that researches ways to improve human health through nutrition.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While working at a video store, Cheryl researches Fae Richards, a Black actress from the 1930s who played many stereotypical roles forced upon Black women at the time, who also happened to be a lesbian.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Oh, a consumer psychologist who researches well-being, saw overlap with her own work.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Private vendors also have been working on such apps, said Jennifer Wagner, who researches Medicaid eligibility and enrollment at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
—Rae Ellen Bichell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
As the narrator, a professor separated from his wife, obsessively researches the death, his investigation fuels his parenting and relationship woes and leads him into a thicket of conspiracy theories.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The Puerto Rican scientist researches tropical atmospheric systems, with a focus on how water vapor and humidity play a key role in shaping the weather there.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
It's called a parasocial relationship, according to Melvin Williams, who researches gender and pop culture at Pace University.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The company is a climate technology company that manufactures, researches and designs HVAC air treatment systems.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Murdock also donated heavily to longevity research and helped set up the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC, a 350-acre research center that researches ways to improve human health through nutrition.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While working at a video store, Cheryl researches Fae Richards, a Black actress from the 1930s who played many stereotypical roles forced upon Black women at the time, who also happened to be a lesbian.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Oh, a consumer psychologist who researches well-being, saw overlap with her own work.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researches
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The project is part of NASA’s SIMPLEx, or Small, Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration, program, which aims to spur researchers and companies to devise ways to use small spacecraft to carry out science investigations for pennies on the dollar.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The department declined to comment on OneCoin’s activities, citing ongoing investigations and court proceedings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Other projects announced at the launch event today include Gangster Priest, a black comedy about a gangster who has trouble leaving behind his life of crime; and horror film Hopscotch, which explores how family trauma is replicated through new generations.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Across eight episodes, the series explores how love can twist into possession and how far a parent will go to protect their child.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Only nine states responded to the office's inquiries, one of which was Arkansas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Review the reports for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries.—
Jan Diaz,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the department licenses and regulates insurance companies operating in Arkansas, administers the state government's workers' compensation program, provides Medicare counseling to senior citizens, and investigates consumer complaints and insurance fraud.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Parise’s work investigates a core question of how the brain knows when sound and vision match.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Zinia Khattar started her studies at Harvard University this fall with an unexpected extra boost — a $50,000 scholarship.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Though in early stages, these studies mark a significant improvement toward materials that can make solar towers cleaner, more efficient, and more reliable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Blending genre-bending humor with social satire, the show examines modern life, dating, and identity through an inventive lens.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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The exhibition examines three decades of work, from the mid-1960s to the mid-1990s, roughly the first half of Ramsés’ career.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In 31 patients with heart failure, the new saliva test identified it 81% of the time – which is on par with traditional, more invasive medical examinations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Nov. 2025
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Metal detectors then helped pinpoint the likely locations for more extensive examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This month, young readers can curl up with nonfiction explorations of the galaxy, thumb through an old astronomy textbook with a fresh new story to tell, or experience the peace of being (almost) alone on the moon.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Chamber Music Society of Minnesota presented an eclectic concert on Sunday at Hamline University’s Sundin Music Hall, spanning centuries and continents and offering celebrations, surprises and new explorations.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Oct. 2025
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