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
Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 21 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Dry eyes affect millions of people each year, and research suggests the condition is on the rise.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 July 2025
Flipping burgers, writing procedures, researching case law, or calming angry callers builds something more enduring than muscle memory.
—Tricia Emerson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Noun
The research at stake The more than $2 billion at stake in this case supports more than 900 research projects at Harvard and its affiliates.
—Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 21 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Dry eyes affect millions of people each year, and research suggests the condition is on the rise.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2025
Verb
These days, try researching a standard skin-care routine for men, and you’ll be met with elaborate—not to mention daunting—20-step processes.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 July 2025
Flipping burgers, writing procedures, researching case law, or calming angry callers builds something more enduring than muscle memory.
—Tricia Emerson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
Verb
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Stargazers hoping to explore the phases of Venus and the night sky for themselves should read our roundup of the best telescopes for amateur astronomy in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 July 2025
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For those who are craving a little more speed, jet skiing is another great way to explore the region.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The State's Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to an inquiry about whether McNeil's video had factored into its decision not to charge Bowers.—
Janelle Griffith,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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But over the past five years he’s been considerably more hazy about the release of the Epstein tapes, waving off any inquiries about their whereabouts.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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The monitor is investigating claims that Fain stripped Boyer of his responsibilities leading the union's Stellantis Department after Boyer refused to comply with a scheme that would benefit the family of Fain's fiancee.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
Noun
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One study found a significant reduction in the stress hormone cortisol when participants did value affirmations before a stressful task.—
Amy Sterling,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In Wisconsin, the study found a worker needs to earn just over $23 hourly to afford a two-bedroom rental.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Their main goal was to examine an area of the river where a magnet fisherman had found an anchor.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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This study examines the ratio of the income floor for the top 20% of earners to the income ceiling for the bottom 20% of earners.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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From France, Chichin’s work is an exploration of urban parks that create natural refuges in the heart of cities, reframing them as spaces of resistance and wonder.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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But Oppenheimer is a talky period piece, an exploration of a man and his mind, with only a flash-forward warning about doomsday tacked on to the ending.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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The victims' bodies were taken to the state crime lab for examination to determine the manner and cause of death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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Students are invited to prepare for the upcoming ACT examinations by taking a practice exam from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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