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
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
But Bob is historically tardy and his research and prep work is historically always pretty lacking.
—Outside Online, 25 Feb. 2026
Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The longterm impacts of stress are well-researched and understood to be harmful for a variety of organs.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Along with narrative accounts of the mistakes of Lynton, Steiner and others, the book weaves in academic research and the wisdom of writers and artists through the centuries.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
But Bob is historically tardy and his research and prep work is historically always pretty lacking.
—Outside Online, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
The team is researching how the model has succeeded in other states and evaluating need and interest among providers.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The longterm impacts of stress are well-researched and understood to be harmful for a variety of organs.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
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The administration has since indicated that McDonald would instead report to the deputy attorney general -- like all other division heads -- though his confirmation hearing left open many questions about exactly what role Vance will have in overseeing investigations and prosecutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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As the investigation moves toward its fifth week, Kotb is set to keep that support flowing.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Which is exactly what draws you back out and keeps you exploring.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The overall result is a series of spaces that explore themes rooted in ecclesiastical pageantry, and the power that’s conveyed through the clothing and visual arts of a monarch or empire.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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The backstory Founded in 1941 by British mystic Edwin John Dingle—better known as Ding Le Mei—the Mentalphysics Spiritual Teaching and Retreat Center was conceived as a sanctuary for spiritual inquiry and mental well-being.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Then came the unprecedented announcement last week that Buckingham Palace was ready to cooperate in the event of a police inquiry into Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Epstein.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fort Worth police are investigating a crash that killed one person on Interstate 30 late Friday.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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State investigation into shooting is still ‘active’ The report says the Texas Rangers responded to the scene and took the lead as the primary agency investigating the shooting.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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In fact, the study found higher concentrations of PFNA and PFOSA were strong predictors of faster epigenetic aging in men between 50 and 64 years of age but not in women.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Katherine graduated from New York University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and gender sexuality studies at New York University.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The report will also examine how other cities implement business taxes.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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For tea lovers, Nijiri offers afternoon tea courses that incorporate elements of traditional Japanese tea ceremony, creating moments of calm amid the exploration of flavors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The series is equal parts sweeping romance and searing exploration of fame and family in the social media age.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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East Coast Warehouse and Distribution, a logistics and warehousing service provider at the port that also serves as a centralized examination station (CES) for customs inspections, is also closed.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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The leg was collected by the Imperial County Sheriff's Office Coroner's Unit and sent to a forensic pathologist for examination.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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