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
Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Honeywell’s investment includes student scholarships, research opportunities and endowed faculty positions to strengthen research and teaching at UNC Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Dills encourages parents to explore and research their options before dismissing Montessori education.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
His imagery and research have been featured in National Geographic, the New York Times, and BBC documentaries, among many others.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Honeywell’s investment includes student scholarships, research opportunities and endowed faculty positions to strengthen research and teaching at UNC Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Trump has said researchers have to move quicker on finding the causes of autism, and Kennedy said all agencies under his leadership will be researching the issue.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Dills encourages parents to explore and research their options before dismissing Montessori education.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
Noun
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An investigation is underway into the incident, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fight, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors say Comey lied about authorizing an FBI source to speak to the media about the investigation and obstructed Congress by making false statements intended to impede lawmakers’ probe into the FBI’s actions, according to a copy of the indictment obtained by The Washington Post.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fall temperatures are perfect for exploring this 6,000-acre kid-friendly family resort in the Shenandoah Valley.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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But forward-thinking banks are already exploring pilot programs.—
Gwera Kiwana,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Magdalene Serenity House received inquiries from 190 women seeking a safe place to heal, recover and rebuild in 2024 with 117 meeting the group's eligibility requirements, organizers say.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Others under investigation include former CIA Director John Brennan over the Russia inquiry and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for alleged mortgage fraud.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The group set out in the park to investigate chittering sounds that turned out to be a couple of white-breasted nut hatches.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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Following last week’s news of the Kimmel suspension, FCC chairman Brendan Carr said his agency should investigate whether The View is exempt from FCC’s equal opportunity or equal-time rule.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Across the education system, from pre-k to college, smaller class sizes have been a wish for students and teachers alike with numerous studies finding more individualized learning boosts test scores and attendance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Kenvue, Tylenol’s manufacturer, objected to the assertion, but studies worldwide have landed on both sides of a possible connection.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Some institutions, such as Boston Children's Hospital, will look to identify environmental exposures that may lead to autism while others, such as Drexel University, will examine the of diet and its interactions with other exposures in the development of autism.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The oral health category underwent a total refresh in the last few years, as brands and consumers have turned their focus from aesthetics and appearance to examining the impact of the mouth on overall health.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Besides the new exploration of fragility, Vie is also a return to form, aka good ol’ fashioned pop music.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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In autumn, its landscape is moody, marked by a light mist and subtle fog sliding across the big leaf maple trees and Douglas firs, but the climate remains mild, making year-round exploration easy to achieve.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bonis declined to share names, but said that their examination revealed multiple errors that could cause harm to patients.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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And some two weeks after the incident, the agency found that the hospital had violated EMTALA in three ways, including failing to provide even the most basic care through a medical examination of the patient — beyond just eyeballing him.—
Eli Cahan,
ProPublica,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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