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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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Chung recently received her first award from the National Institutes of Health for a research project to understand how genetically identical cells respond differently to stimuli, such as treatments or environmental cues. — Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 Turning a research reactor into a proving ground For decades, nuclear reactors have relied heavily on analog instrumentation and control systems. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

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Your web teams researched keywords, built backlinks and structured your pages to rank first on Google. — Michele Schiavoni, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The clinical version dates to research in the 1960s and 1970s, when devices tracked heart rate variability, muscle tension and skin temperature to help people regulate what was once considered automatic. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for research

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The agency has required the building’s owner to hire a third-party engineer to conduct a forensic evaluation — a formal investigation to determine the cause of the structural failure.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
There were 267 investigations opened by California wildlife officials into wolf-livestock predation in 2025, up from 74 the previous year.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of investigation

Verb

Baby Carrie has not been born yet at the start of the series, in part so the show could explore pioneer pregnancy and childbirth.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
By Jessica Kim, Bloomberg British Columbia is exploring legal action against OpenAI for its failure to alert authorities to threats made on ChatGPT before the February mass shooting in the town of Tumbler Ridge.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Definition of explore

Noun

On Wednesday morning, the NCAA sent a letter of inquiry to Cincinnati centered on Sorsby and his time with the program.

— Cal Phillips July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
These collective actions are crucial to safeguard scholarly inquiry and faculty independence against political interference.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of inquiry

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Cyclospora surges can be tricky to investigate, and food poisoning sources can be hard to establish.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
The deal could close as soon as July 22, though several states, including Oregon and California, are investigating whether the $111 billion transaction violates their antitrust laws.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of investigate

Noun

Omdia’s recent study found that the volume of phones under $400 will decline, while higher price points will offset the decline.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
But that belief doesn’t appear to align with reality, as according to recent studies, women may receive significantly less in Social Security benefits than their male counterparts.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 10 July 2026

Definition of study

Verb

Apple examines each application and each update of every third-party app, and if these don’t meet Apple’s definition of acceptable, then they are not allowed to be installed.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
These agencies examine the water in comparison to contamination thresholds to determine if the area is swimmable.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of examine

Noun

In terms of threading the needle between the experimentation and playing Lestat does before landing on a style that’s uniquely his, Lestat’s preference for musical exploration is akin to Hart’s own.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Well, the nation came of age industrially after the Wright brothers' historic flight and has been a leader in aerospace tech and exploration ever since.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of exploration

Noun

Rescuers took the angler to a nearby landing and turned him over to EMS personnel for examination.

— Mark Price July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Medical consultants and therapists provide cardio and nutritional assessments, deep-tissue massages, facials, and gynecological examinations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

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