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
The Hill, 9 May 2025
After meticulous research and a thorough understanding of the technology, Rosing decided back in January to purchase a Chevrolet Silverado EV.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
Local politicians in Los Angeles recognized that something needed to be done in the short term as well, and the L.A. City Council unanimously passed a measure on April 29 to research potential discounts or fee waivers for public property shoots, streamlined film permitting structures and more.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
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Noun
According to recent research by TalentLMS, over half of American workers (54%) experience some form of quiet cracking, with 20% reporting it as a frequent or constant feeling.
—The Hill, 9 May 2025
After meticulous research and a thorough understanding of the technology, Rosing decided back in January to purchase a Chevrolet Silverado EV.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
His wife, notes Fairweather, who collaborated closely with Pilecki’s relatives while researching his biography, worked as a house cleaner in a Catholic orphanage.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
Local politicians in Los Angeles recognized that something needed to be done in the short term as well, and the L.A. City Council unanimously passed a measure on April 29 to research potential discounts or fee waivers for public property shoots, streamlined film permitting structures and more.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
Verb
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Jamaican fibre artist Katrina Coombs engages with natural fibers to explore women’s relationships to their bodies, specifically their wombs, and their experiences within and beyond the role of motherhood.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson, publishing on May 20 from Tiny Reparations Books, transgender author and artist Tourmaline explores the trailblazer and civil rights activist's life beyond Stonewall.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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In fact, Trump views the Justice Department as a tool to uplift his political agenda, undoing the dedicated work of dozens of federal agents and prosecutors with his blanket pardon of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists and punishing or firing personnel that had engaged in disfavored inquiries.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2025
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Five Below also did not respond to a media inquiry.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The Butte County District Attorney’s Office, the county’s Officer Involved Shooting Protocol Team and the state Department of Justice were investigating the incident.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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An electrical tower that was being removed to investigate the source of the Eaton fire was damaged while being lifted by a helicopter.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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On average, fuel use dropped by about 23 percent, the study found.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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This is because genetic studies have indicated low overall genetic diversity and the presence of distinct populations shaped by historical sea-level changes during the Last Glacial Maximum, underscoring the species’ vulnerability to environmental shifts.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The study also examined the likelihood of atypical handedness in clinical populations, or groups of people diagnosed with a specific set of health conditions compared to a control population.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Veterans: Fearlessly examine your military leadership experience and take inventory of your wins and losses.—
Scott Graybeal,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Filling my cup with adventure, exploration, pampering, and rest was everything.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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So far in 2025, lunar exploration has surged forward.—
Zhenbo Wang,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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The detection of a prostate nodule likely happened during a digital rectal examination (DRE).—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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Unfortunately, some doctors are forgoing critical examination and relying only on the blood test.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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