as in investigator
one who observes or studies by close examination and systematic inquiry
medical researchers reported some eye-opening findings on the effectiveness of statins in the reduction of LDL in the bloodstream
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Recent Examples of researcher
In this study, researchers discovered that RNA from yeast can bind with proteins in beer, creating microscopic particles that scatter light.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
During the dives, researchers collected hundreds of deep-sea samples and gathered data on biodiversity, ocean hydrology, sea ice conditions, and water chemistry.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
The researchers analyzed online search trends for queries related to help for gambling addiction both before and after the Supreme Court decision.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Cohen and other researchers have identified many subtle fixes that improve kids’ eating habits.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Amanda Visek, PhD, a professor and researcher at George Washington University, wanted to find out what kids found fun in sports.
—Jonathan Carone, Parents, 4 Oct. 2025
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
During the dives, researchers collected hundreds of deep-sea samples and gathered data on biodiversity, ocean hydrology, sea ice conditions, and water chemistry.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
The researchers analyzed online search trends for queries related to help for gambling addiction both before and after the Supreme Court decision.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Cohen and other researchers have identified many subtle fixes that improve kids’ eating habits.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Amanda Visek, PhD, a professor and researcher at George Washington University, wanted to find out what kids found fun in sports.
—Jonathan Carone, Parents, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researcher
investigator
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Hamilton County Coroner's Office investigators are looking for relatives or friends of a West End woman who died recently.—
Enquirer staff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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In mid-2020, investigators had a major breakthrough.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Researcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researcher. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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