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

Subsidence has erased 6 feet of soil since 1924 at a University of Florida agricultural research station near Belle Glade. — Nicolas Rivero, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

What does this provenance research mean for the future of the Art Institute? — Kelley Engelbrecht, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Verb

The defendants were accused of visiting addresses linked to their targets, taking photos and videos, and using platforms such as ChatGPT to research them online. — ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026

Now consider what happens when a scammer uses that information to research your family. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026