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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

Araj’s institute is funding research on how to make old lenses young. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 Kuku, who also has worked with several tech firms on projects related to IVF accessibility, has found in her new research that reducing fertility treatment costs increases birth rates. — Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

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The Federal Trade Commission recommends donating to organizations people already know and trust and researching unfamiliar charities before sending money. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 The University of Nottingham team spent three years researching the sector, beginning in 2023. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for research

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Noun

During the investigation, police were alerted to two shooting victims who had walked into area hospitals, including Chance.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The investigation into the shocking death of Hayden Panettiere has been joined by the Drug Enforcement Administration, a source familiar with the matter told The New York Times.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of investigation

Verb

In Texas, lawmakers have been exploring a ban on foreign nationals using Texas surrogates – a move surrogacy experts worry could be the first step toward a statewide ban on the practice.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
The exhibition will feature 10 immersive zones, each inviting visitors into the world of Schulz (known as Sparky) and Peanuts, exploring his enduring influence on culture.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of explore

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Anne Arundel County Public Schools previously responded to inquiries about the joint statement from the DOJ and Education Department.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
By Tuesday afternoon, more than 107,000 people had signed an open letter calling on the government to commission a public inquiry into media coverage of Arday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of inquiry

Verb

Desperate for answers, Reeder is depending on detectives investigating his daughter’s disappearance to crack the case.

— Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The case was investigated by fraud detectives, and a warrant was issued for her arrest this week.

— City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of investigate

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And in a study of a third group of over 690 participants, super movers had better cognition and lower prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
For the new study, Chang’s team created specialized fluorescent animal models that enabled them to visualize and isolate all of the cardiac neurons on the heart.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of study

Verb

Last year, President Claudia Sheinbaum formed an investigative unit to re-examine the case, and the new attorney general, Ernestina Godoy, began a re-analysis.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Two hours after the game, 16 groundskeepers were still examining every inch of the field and making repairs.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of examine

Noun

Even without the question of more victims, the Manson case presented a new exploration of true crime, and the way the public processes it.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2026
Crescent Energy Crescent Energy (CRGY) is an exploration and production company with activities focused in the Eagle Ford, Permian and Uinta Basins.

— , CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of exploration

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Noor Kestou, 33, of Commerce, appeared for a preliminary examination on Thursday on an involuntary manslaughter charge, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
And Becca is so sassy too when Mel wants to try to do the examination.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

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