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
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 22 May 2025
However, research has found the effectiveness of triclosan is limited and only reduces acne to a moderate degree.
—Laura Schober, Health, 22 May 2025
Susan Tompor, USA Today, 20 May 2025
This will certainly enhance your ability to research and dig for answers to old problems.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
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Noun
She's enjoyed reading comments from people with suggestions on where research into lavender linguistics should go next.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 22 May 2025
However, research has found the effectiveness of triclosan is limited and only reduces acne to a moderate degree.
—Laura Schober, Health, 22 May 2025
Verb
Take more time to research and comparison shop, including researching import content for potential large purchases like appliances and cars.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 20 May 2025
This will certainly enhance your ability to research and dig for answers to old problems.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
Verb
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The idea of using this movement as a background to explore these themes, using the language of a musical film started to take shape.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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Jamaican fibre artist Katrina Coombs engages with natural fibers to explore women’s relationships to their bodies, specifically their wombs, and their experiences within and beyond the role of motherhood.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The Oklahoma Department of Education and Walters' office did not respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But the teacher who wrote the Sept. 27, 2023, email included student names, and the teacher who wrote the Nov. 1, 2023 email provided student names in response to an inquiry by Williams-James, the two teachers told The Bee.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The National Transportation Safety Bureau is investigating the crash.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Police are still investigating the motive behind the crime.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Noun
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This is because genetic studies have indicated low overall genetic diversity and the presence of distinct populations shaped by historical sea-level changes during the Last Glacial Maximum, underscoring the species’ vulnerability to environmental shifts.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The study analyzed starlings from central Kenya that breed twice a year, during rainy seasons.—
Jay Kakade
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Also, take some time to examine the perimeter of your yard to ensure any gates and fences are secure and don’t have any gaps through which your pup can easily escape.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The other top challenge for companies is light, which includes examining the lights' color-rendering index and prioritizing low flickering and warm colors.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
Noun
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So far in 2025, lunar exploration has surged forward.—
Zhenbo Wang,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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Filling my cup with adventure, exploration, pampering, and rest was everything.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The detection of a prostate nodule likely happened during a digital rectal examination (DRE).—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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Unfortunately, some doctors are forgoing critical examination and relying only on the blood test.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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