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noun

ri-ˈsərch How to pronounce research (audio)
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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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Recent Examples of research
Noun
Araj’s institute is funding research on how to make old lenses young. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 Kuku, who also has worked with several tech firms on projects related to IVF accessibility, has found in her new research that reducing fertility treatment costs increases birth rates. — Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
The Federal Trade Commission recommends donating to organizations people already know and trust and researching unfamiliar charities before sending money. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 The University of Nottingham team spent three years researching the sector, beginning in 2023. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for research
Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
  1. investigation
  2. explore
  3. inquiry
  4. investigate
  5. study
  6. examine
  7. exploration
  8. examination
Noun
  • This year, the agency has already posted 20 investigations and says work remains active for 18 foodborne illness clusters.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Army notified his former patients there about the investigation and how to report any complaints, NBC News reported.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of investigation
Verb
  • The research, published in Chem Circularity, explores a system based on calcium looping, a process that uses the same basic material—limestone—that is already central to cement manufacturing.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Art fairs, collectors’ homes, artists’ studios, galas… The film is a welcoming and entertaining dive amongst the 1% and explores the complicated relationship between artists and commerce.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of explore
Noun
  • He was charged in December after the Army Criminal Investigation Division opened an inquiry in October following a complaint from a patient at Fort Hood.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Minnesota authorities began criminal inquiries after the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, having to fight the federal government to secure the relevant evidence.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of inquiry
Verb
  • Desperate for answers, Reeder is depending on detectives investigating his daughter’s disappearance to crack the case.
    — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The case was investigated by fraud detectives, and a warrant was issued for her arrest this week.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of investigate
Noun
  • And in a study of a third group of over 690 participants, super movers had better cognition and lower prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For the new study, Chang’s team created specialized fluorescent animal models that enabled them to visualize and isolate all of the cardiac neurons on the heart.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of study
Verb
  • Last year, President Claudia Sheinbaum formed an investigative unit to re-examine the case, and the new attorney general, Ernestina Godoy, began a re-analysis.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Two hours after the game, 16 groundskeepers were still examining every inch of the field and making repairs.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of examine
Noun
  • Even without the question of more victims, the Manson case presented a new exploration of true crime, and the way the public processes it.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Crescent Energy Crescent Energy (CRGY) is an exploration and production company with activities focused in the Eagle Ford, Permian and Uinta Basins.
    — , CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of exploration
Noun
  • Noor Kestou, 33, of Commerce, appeared for a preliminary examination on Thursday on an involuntary manslaughter charge, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And Becca is so sassy too when Mel wants to try to do the examination.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of examination

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