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
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
These complexities have come at the expense of the consumer, who now pays an average of $88 per month to watch sports on streaming platforms versus $64 per month for those not watching sports, according to tech research firm InterDigital.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
What was the process like of researching and transforming that fact into fiction?
—Piter Ortega Núñez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Caravel’s biotechnology is rooted in research originally funded by the Department of Energy and conducted by Nicks at Tufts University.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
These complexities have come at the expense of the consumer, who now pays an average of $88 per month to watch sports on streaming platforms versus $64 per month for those not watching sports, according to tech research firm InterDigital.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Clinton was an accomplished naturalist who had researched the canal route’s geology, birds and fish.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
What was the process like of researching and transforming that fact into fiction?
—Piter Ortega Núñez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
Noun
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He has not been seen in public since March, but the investigation of his activities had not previously been disclosed by Chinese authorities.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories Ofcom’s investigation found that the documentary’s failure to disclose that the 13-year-old narrator’s father held a position in the Hamas-run administration constituted a material breach of rules requiring factual programs to provide audiences with accurate information.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His monthly Inside China column explores the issues that shape discussions and understanding about Chinese innovation, providing fresh perspectives not found elsewhere.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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And don't forget to explore our night sky guide for more celestial highlights this month.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The inquiry followed a media report alleging Umland touched the tops of a student’s breasts during the trip while applying sunburn treatment in a hotel room, the agency’s records show.—
Danielle DuClos,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The company’s new parental controls come after the Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry into several tech companies, including Meta, over how AI chatbots could potentially harm children and teenagers.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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House Republicans had promised to use their majority to investigate Hunter's businesses, which cast a shadow on President Biden's reelection campaign.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Even though the quote was something Schumer did in fact say, the use of AI to invent fake video footage crosses a line, said Hany Farid, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley who studies manipulated media.—
NPR,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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At the time, her medical school, Heinrich Heine University, was seeking someone to conduct a study on the bodies of skiers.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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The roundabout is the appropriate solution to address traffic concerns, said Rob Hananouchi, a traffic engineer who completed a report examining patterns for the project.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The closing panel of the industry program looked at the question in depth, examining the hidden contradictions and complexities of publishing rights and buy-outs in screen music.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Yet a life so big and complicated is always ripe for further exploration.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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From dirtbags to gym rats With origins in Alpine exploration, rock climbing developed as a sport in late-19th century Europe.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025
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In 2017, Davidson undertook a two-year examination of the college’s ties to slavery and racist policies by the college’s Commission on Race and Slavery.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sure enough, on closer examination, it was confirmed that the mirror was made from Webster Sterling silver and, based on online listings and previous auction prices, is potentially worth anywhere between $75 and $200.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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