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noun

ri-ˈsərch

Definition of research

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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verb

as in to explore

to search through or into researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents

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Noun

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly adept at research, drafting, coding and administrative work — all tasks traditionally given to junior employees across industries. — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 Related Stories The research uses Spanish Statistical Institute data to measure production expenditure across film, video and television, including spending on goods, services and personnel. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

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During the trial in the Tampa area, prosecutors pointed out that Kosowski repeatedly researched Cozzi and, days before the murder, looked up succinylcholine and its effect on the human body. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 Kosowski was researching Cozzi online and drove to his personal home in January, the evidence showed. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for research

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The ProPublica report, published Tuesday, states that the FBI in 2024 planned to launch an investigation into Collins' dealings with Navatek, a Hawaii defense contractor and donor to her campaign.

— PATRICK WHITTLE, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Federal authorities probing her death are focusing their investigation in Los Angeles and are looking into whether the actor procured nonprescription pills from an area dealer.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

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The half-day Istanbul tour was amazing, with a visit to Zeyrek Mosque, exploring the Basilica Cistern, and wandering the Spice Market, alive with the most fragrant foodstuffs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The third season evolved into The Vampire Lestat, exploring Lestat’s time as a rock star in a modern context alongside his origin story in the 18th century.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of explore

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Police are investigating the death of a man who was found injured on a bench less than ½ mile away from the Bristol Police Department earlier this month.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
OpenAI has been investigating agents’ use of internet access since the breach of AI start-up Hugging Face in July.

— Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

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A bit Kubrick, a bit BLACK MIRROR but also feels original — a surreal, weird, funny study on (human) nature and storytelling.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
According to the same PwC study, entry-level roles that involve AI skills are seven times more likely to require capabilities such as judgment and leadership, which aren’t traditionally entry-level requirements.

— Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of study

Verb

Alexei Gruverman then used scanning probe microscopy to examine the film’s electrical response.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Gibney’s film examines the full scope of Musk’s career, taking a critical look at his stewardship of Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink among other ventures.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of examine

Noun

Does the school offer career exploration, technical education, or dual credit opportunities?

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
While designers have no current use for their jump-otronic robots, the sheer amount of robotics development for terrestrial and extra-planetary exploration suggests that the photoleapers are a solution that will eventually find their problem.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of exploration

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The report details necropsy and microscopic tissue examinations of two female belugas, 23-year-old Peekachu and 20-year-old Rain, who arrived in Chicago last month from the defunct Marineland park in Canada.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Even the film’s potentially provocative examination of open marriages falls by the wayside, replaced by an increasingly strained subplot involving Haru contending with Mila’s unexpected arrival.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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