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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
The website Inside Climate News and the Los Angeles Times uncovered internal company documents that showed that Exxon had conducted its own research and concluded that a buildup of atmospheric carbon dioxide from fossil fuel use was causing the planet to warm.
—Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Atir, who researches conversations with strangers, had no connection to the study and praised its design.
—Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
New research from a team at the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) shows that policies trained on large, multitask datasets—known as large behavior models (LBMs)—significantly outperform traditional single-task approaches.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
The website Inside Climate News and the Los Angeles Times uncovered internal company documents that showed that Exxon had conducted its own research and concluded that a buildup of atmospheric carbon dioxide from fossil fuel use was causing the planet to warm.
—Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Atir, who researches conversations with strangers, had no connection to the study and praised its design.
—Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
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After learning of the criminal investigation in 2022, King attempted to obstruct justice by deleting online records, prosecutors alleged in court documents.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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During the eight-month investigation, HBPD detectives began communicating with him, where an agent posed as a woman babysitting a 4-year-old girl, according to prosecutors.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sydney, meanwhile, wants to continue exploring her connection to Xzavier.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Barrow, a prominent voice in skate culture, also hosts a series with Thrasher Magazine exploring skate spots around the world.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In response to a request for comment, the White House referred NBC News to the Office of Management and Budget, which did not respond to the inquiry.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each move is supported by a dedicated specialist who guides the customer from initial inquiry through move day completion, ensuring clarity at every stage.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Police are investigating a shooting that happened at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, on Saturday night.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The university has been investigating the chats since last fall, according to a federal First Amendment lawsuit filed by four of the students facing conduct charges.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hospital data showed that, by 2023, over half of all trauma cases related to bikes or scooters involved an e-bike or e-scooter, an increase from just 8% in 2018, according to the study, published in the journal Neurosurgery.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The study, published today in Science Advances, suggests a peaceful succession is indeed possible in one of the only eusocial (and most bloody) mammals, the researchers say.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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Let’s examine their specs, strengths, weaknesses and differences, along with how Edmunds’ car experts rated them overall and in specific categories.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Season 2 will give viewers further, unrivalled insight into the lives of strong female leaders who ruled during key times in global history and examine the long-lasting impact their decisions had on those periods.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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The 11-room Six Bells Countryside Inn is a maximalist country-kitsch exploration.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Directed by Joshua Bailey in his feature directorial debut, the 74-minute documentary follows the history of urban exploration around Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, and the people who break into closed or closing attractions around the park to document the infrastructure.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
14 Apr. 2026
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But understanding the Pioneers’ breathtaking run requires a deeper examination of the scene.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Both individuals were taken to a local hospital for a full examination.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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