Synonyms of research

research 1 of 2

noun

ri-ˈsərch 

as in investigation

a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

I'll have to do some research for this project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigation
• inquiry
• study
• exploration
• examination
• probing
• probe
• inspection
• inquisition
• delving
• survey
• probation
• disquisition
• inquest
• questionnaire
• audit
• quest
• diagnosis
• examen
• hearing
• interrogation
• question
• trial
• checkup
• poll
• challenge
• query
• check
• reinvestigation
• soul-searching
• cross-examination
• rehearing
• grilling
• questionary
• quiz
• feeler
• self-examination
• self-reflection
• self-exploration
• going-over
• self-scrutiny
• self-questioning

research

2 of 2

verb

as in to explore

to search through or into

researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explore
• investigate
• examine
• look (into)
• inquire (into)
• study
• delve (into)
• dig (into)
• probe
• check into
• check up on
• scan
• inspect
• view
• peruse
• sift
• skim (through)
• thumb (through)
• browse
• surf
• reinvestigate
• cruise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of research

Noun

According to research from Future Caucus, 117 candidates from Gen Z filed to run for Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

The work builds on past research that had hinted at glutamate’s role in mental fatigue. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026

Verb

The Digest Lawmakers in Italy are examining a new bill to create a committee that will research provenance and facilitate the restitution of art and cultural items pillaged by Nazis and Italian police between 1933 and 1945. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Herzog’s meticulously researched procedural is a riveting summer read that does for all insects what Jaws does for the ocean. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026