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
Marisa McMillan, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
And new research suggests that NASA's X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) could play an important role in this hunt.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
In the 19th century, the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace devised his own theory of evolution, independent of Charles Darwin, while visiting the region to research his book, The Malay Archipelago.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
But that’s not what the research—or real life—looks like.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
And new research suggests that NASA's X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) could play an important role in this hunt.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
California State Parks is in the early stages of researching options and costs for improving access to Trestles ahead of the Olympic Games, said Superintendent for State Parks Scott Kibby.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
In the 19th century, the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace devised his own theory of evolution, independent of Charles Darwin, while visiting the region to research his book, The Malay Archipelago.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
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Detectives from the Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit responded to take over the investigation, but the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Crime in Anne Arundel County Saturday's shooting initiated Anne Arundel County's first homicide investigation of 2026.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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What that means for the rest of us is new hotspots to visit, new drinks to sip and new flavors to explore.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Written and directed by Sarnoski, the film promises to offer a much darker take on the Robin Hood stories that explores the end of the character’s life.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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The commission primarily opens inquiries in response to tips – and bigger investigations can often take years to complete.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Gemini will assess people’s purchasing intent — for example an inquiry about removing a wine stain out of a rug could lead to links for related products sold at Walmart.—
Jaewon Kang,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Miami Gardens police started investigating the incident New Year’s Day after the neighbor reported the shots fired on the 17000 block of Northwest 27th Avenue, an arrest affidavit said.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Columbus Division of Police is investigating the matter as a double homicide and not murder-suicide, WSYX and CNN reported.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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And more than half of North Carolina’s caregivers also work, according to the AARP study.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Some clinical studies have found a link between their use and hyperactivity in children.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The hour-long discussion will examine current trends in infant mortality, explore medical, environmental, and policy-related factors that may influence outcomes, and address the critical questions parents and policymakers are asking about protecting the health of infants and young children.—
Bill Wachsberger,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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Another way to check for ripeness is by examining the seeds.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Seven miles of nature trails invite exploration on foot or by bike, while 70 acres of canals and lakes are easily navigated in a kayak or atop a paddleboard.—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The United States is also spearheading an initiative called the Artemis Accords, which seeks to establish a set of norms for safe, sustainable and peaceful space exploration.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The examination of the past all feels pretty surface-level.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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After an examination of her records, the election board said 188 of Walker Thomas’ petition signatures were invalid, which brought her total number of valid signatures to 445, below the minimum 500 signatures required to run.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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