Synonyms of research

research 1 of 2

noun

ri-ˈsərch 

as in investigation

a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

I'll have to do some research for this project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigation
• inquiry
• study
• exploration
• examination
• probing
• probe
• inspection
• inquisition
• delving
• survey
• probation
• disquisition
• inquest
• questionnaire
• audit
• quest
• diagnosis
• examen
• hearing
• interrogation
• question
• trial
• checkup
• poll
• challenge
• query
• check
• reinvestigation
• soul-searching
• cross-examination
• rehearing
• grilling
• questionary
• quiz
• feeler
• self-examination
• self-reflection
• self-exploration
• going-over
• self-scrutiny
• self-questioning

research

2 of 2

verb

as in to explore

to search through or into

researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explore
• investigate
• examine
• look (into)
• inquire (into)
• study
• delve (into)
• dig (into)
• probe
• check into
• check up on
• scan
• inspect
• view
• peruse
• sift
• skim (through)
• thumb (through)
• browse
• surf
• reinvestigate
• cruise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of research

Noun

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

Verb

Rispoli writes Goblikon’s jokes, massages his hump and researches topics for his podcast. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Brian Peck, a teacher librarian at Detroit’s UPrep Academy, helped students research and build a library where none had existed. — Kafi Kumasi, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026