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noun

ri-ˈsərch

Definition of research

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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verb

as in to explore

to search through or into researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents

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Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, a statewide research division, said El Niño is partly to blame for the recent floods. — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026 But the list did not include Social Security numbers or other high-level identifying information, so analysts used the public records research tool LexisNexis to further identify people on the list. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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That was until Coe started researching the warming temperatures in the region. — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026 Then my team — the preservation team started researching and looking for assets. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for research

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Sguros was listed as the informant on West’s death certificate, the affidavit said, and several months after the initial death investigation, Sguros was legally authorized to release West’s remains to a cremation service business.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
The district attorney's office said that the councilmember was detained in connection to an investigation and the service of search warrants.

— CBS News, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of investigation

Verb

The proof of concept combines robotic manipulation, AI and virtual simulation to explore how robots can pick components from containers and arrange them in the correct order for vehicle assembly.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Recast as geometry, the old identities now point toward unmapped territory, raising questions that mathematicians are eager to explore.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of explore

Noun

The charges should not have been brought, and Bhengura does not belong in prison, Mario Herrera, a lawyer who represents Bhengura, wrote in response to an inquiry from a reporter.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Netanyahu’s opponents said he should be held accountable for the security failures that occurred on his watch and have demanded a commission of inquiry.

— Giovanna Dell'Orto, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of inquiry

Verb

Documenting the location and the robot's identification number can help officials investigate a complaint.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Charlotte Water investigates reports of violations through staff observations and complaints from the public.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of investigate

Noun

The researchers are now conducting a larger study to evaluate how effectively people can control prosthetic limbs using magnetic measurements.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
That may include research in the field of exotheology—the study of religion and theological ideas related to alien life, Eire says.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of study

Verb

Chinese researchers have examined Russia’s use of reconnaissance drones to locate targets and direct strikes.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Investigators examined allegations involving more than 300 victims spanning from 1950 through 2011.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of examine

Noun

Helium plays an important role in wind, solar and nuclear energy production, space exploration, medical imaging and research.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Both shows veer into surprisingly philosophical and meta explorations of love, memory, perception, and performance.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of exploration

Noun

The national police are in possession of Thomas Markle’s computer, Philippines interior minister Jonvic Remulla told the outlet, to conduct a digital forensic examination.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Just as in his examination of Captain Sully or his exploration of parenting or an episode about cloned puppies, Fielder is uninterested in the technical realities or the concrete, easily provable facts.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

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