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
Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
New research from economists at the World Bank and the University of Bologna attempts to put a price on that exchange.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Noun
From there, the research gets easier, the budget conversations get clearer and the experience pays off.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
New research from economists at the World Bank and the University of Bologna attempts to put a price on that exchange.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
Verb
The reporting team, led by editor Lois Norder, then researched the qualifications of the nearly 300 practitioners identified at the clinics, storefronts and mobile services.
—Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
Noun
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The finding mirrors similar investigations into medical schools at UCLA and UC San Diego.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The investigation involved Homeland Security Investigations Dallas, the Texas Department of Public Safety's Criminal Investigations Division, the Texas Attorney General's Office, and the Abilene Police Department.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The food and travel personality explores the people, places and hidden stories behind iconic global destinations.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Award-winning food and travel writer Naomi Tomky explores the world with a hungry eye.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Kellen's closed-door appearance before the Oversight Committee, which took place May 21, was part of the panel's ongoing inquiry into the federal government's handling of investigations into Epstein and his alleged co-conspirators.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The company said Wednesday that a new Meta Business Agent feature can be used across apps like WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram to respond to customer inquiries, recommend products and book appointments.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Inspired by a true story, this thriller centers around a fast food manager, Sandra (Ann Dowd), who receives a call from a man identifying himself as a police officer claiming to be investigating a potential theft by Becky (Dreama Walker), one of the restaurant’s employees.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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France last week asked for its public prosecutor, which presents cases in court, to investigate the treatment of French nationals detained by Israel after being part of the flotilla.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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When reconstructing the Inquisition trial of a sixteenth-century northern Italian miller, historian Carlo Ginzburg encountered a line that would eventually inspire the title of his paradigm-shifting study The Cheese and the Worms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Depositphotos In a new MIT study – in partnership with Purdue, Northwestern, and Duke universities – chemists have discovered that inserting weaker bonds into polystyrene actually makes the material more resistant to damage.—
Shirl Leigh
June 10,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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Engineers will examine whether additive methods can improve manufacturability while reducing lead times for complex parts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Two of those victims were discovered decades ago, and investigators are examining other cases possibly linked to the defendant, Dwight Rhone, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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In this book Ginzburg follows the story of Menocchio, a miller from Friuli, a man of modest means and limited historical impact compared to the major players and large-scale events that typically dominate our explorations of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The service The service is formal, but friendly and attentive, and the concierge showed an enthusiastic passion for the city that created moments for interest and exploration beyond the Guggenheim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Forensic psychiatrist Richard Coffin conducted an in-person examination of Murekezi, and reviewed the criminal complaints, police reports and additional documents.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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Two years from now, Los Angeles will face its final examination when athletes from around the world march into the Opening Ceremony and the eyes of billions turn toward Southern California.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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