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
Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
If the research is your motivation, traditional sauna is where the data actually lives.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
As part of a $117 million makeover scheduled for completion later this year, the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration is currently constructing a new Records Discovery Center where visitors will be able to research their ancestry onsite.
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Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Noun
Indeed, research has shown that in highly intensive agricultural systems, fertilizer application can be cut substantially with little to no effect on crop yields.
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Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
If the research is your motivation, traditional sauna is where the data actually lives.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Verb
According to AceableAgent's 2026 Housing Market Optimism Report, 85% of homebuyers now use AI tools to research homes, while 97% say AI helps increase their confidence during the buying process.
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Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
As part of a $117 million makeover scheduled for completion later this year, the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration is currently constructing a new Records Discovery Center where visitors will be able to research their ancestry onsite.
—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
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However, the presence of complex carbon compounds in ancient sediments strengthens the case for further investigation.
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Police said the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
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Learn more about antioxidants and their health effects by exploring credible sources.
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The publication is exploring ways to create content that serves both human readers and AI agents, recognizing that increasingly, the first consumer of information may not be a person at all.
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Microsoft Discovery is a cross-domain scientific platform, rather than being specialized for any one area of inquiry.
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Rayner directed any further inquiries to the Inspector General’s office.
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Police are investigating after a man was found dead underwater Saturday afternoon in Lauderhill.
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Counterterrorism police in Edinburgh are investigating a series of late-night street attacks that left five men injured.
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The markings can also result from biological activity, making the sample a compelling target for further study.
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In the decade leading up to the pandemic, a study by the Atlantic Council found Pakistan to be one of only five developing economies, out of a sample of more than 60 countries, whose interest payments consumed more than 40% of its annual revenue intake.
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Link to earlier discovery The new findings come less than a year after Perseverance examined a rock called Cheyava Falls, which scientists described as one of the most intriguing samples collected on Mars.
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Take a couple of minutes to examine one testicle at a time.
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For exploration further into the turquoise waters, the property’s jetty can act as a launch point for private yacht charters to secluded beaches, day trips to other islands, a kite surfing adventure, and more.
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The discovery is the culmination of lead archaeologist Ivan Šprajc’s three-decade-long exploration of the Central Maya Lowlands, home to between 9 and 11 million people during the Maya civilization’s Late Classic period (600–900 CE).
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the family’s plans during a June 22 press conference, saying relatives of Kohen Wiley want an independent examination of the evidence and do not want to rely solely on findings from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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