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
Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
New research from economists at the World Bank and the University of Bologna attempts to put a price on that exchange.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 June 2026
After financing and researching 125 billion-dollar entrepreneurs and emerging billion-dollar entrepreneurs, one pattern stood out clearly.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Noun
From there, the research gets easier, the budget conversations get clearer and the experience pays off.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
New research from economists at the World Bank and the University of Bologna attempts to put a price on that exchange.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
Verb
Considerably more sympathetic to her plight is Melanie Saunders (Graynor), a high-minded acting teacher whose intensive Act One studio Hannah chances upon while researching her favorite young actress, Gracie Thomas (Tavi Gevinson), online.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 June 2026
After financing and researching 125 billion-dollar entrepreneurs and emerging billion-dollar entrepreneurs, one pattern stood out clearly.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
Noun
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The department said its findings, announced Wednesday afternoon, were based on a six-month investigation by its Civil Rights Division.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Their preliminary investigation revealed that an 18-year-old woman from Hemet was driving a Nissan Rogue on Lincoln Avenue, approaching the intersection to turn left onto Ramona Expressway.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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There are a number of other options the team may want to explore should Rivers not work out.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Both companies will explore manufacturing and packaging Intel chips at Tata Electronics’ upcoming plants for the Indian market.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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Every four years, coinciding with the US presidential election cycle, Tiegerman said his firm sees an uptick in inquiries from potential and current clients about renouncing US citizenship and the implications that come with it.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The probe is still ongoing, as is a police inquiry whose findings were due two months ago.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The lawmakers said their committees were investigating apps that allow users to anonymously report and share real-time information about Department of Homeland Security (DHS) activities.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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To investigate this influence, Shull and colleagues set about modelling the forces that have shaped our region of the Milky Way.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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When reconstructing the Inquisition trial of a sixteenth-century northern Italian miller, historian Carlo Ginzburg encountered a line that would eventually inspire the title of his paradigm-shifting study The Cheese and the Worms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The Lincoln home site provides another dimension to the study of the man often cited as the nation’s greatest president.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Some took place in dormitories on campus, examining quiet moments between friends or lovers—even these inward-looking stories weren’t spared bloodshed that year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Engineers will examine whether additive methods can improve manufacturability while reducing lead times for complex parts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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In this book Ginzburg follows the story of Menocchio, a miller from Friuli, a man of modest means and limited historical impact compared to the major players and large-scale events that typically dominate our explorations of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The service The service is formal, but friendly and attentive, and the concierge showed an enthusiastic passion for the city that created moments for interest and exploration beyond the Guggenheim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The judge ultimately directed an examination of potential options for his detainment in the Tampa area, and has now ruled for that custodial transfer to occur.—
Doug Lantz,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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In a statement, the Civil Police noted that an investigation is pending and a forensic examination of the scene has been requested.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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