as in investigators
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 researchers
Still, the researchers are optimistic that a small-scale demonstration is within reach.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
First, researchers measured high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in 12,530 healthy American women with none of the classic SMuRFs—hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
In a 2022 study, researchers wanted to understand how celebrations such as birthdays, promotions, graduations and even smaller milestones actually contribute to well-being.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Limitations and future research There were some limitations of the new drug, the researchers acknowledged.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Because the arsenic exposure symptoms of differ between people and locations, researchers struggle to fully assess arsenic’s full impact on global health or successfully mitigate it in places where water treatment infrastructure isn’t available.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Once back on Earth, researchers injected the same spermatogonial stem cells — which are cells located in the testes that play a crucial role in sperm production — back into the testes of mice.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Keiran Hardy, an associate professor at Griffith University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, said researchers tried to estimate the total number of sovereign citizens in Australia through a Facebook survey last year.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Males and females of the new species vary in coloring and size, researchers said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
First, researchers measured high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in 12,530 healthy American women with none of the classic SMuRFs—hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
In a 2022 study, researchers wanted to understand how celebrations such as birthdays, promotions, graduations and even smaller milestones actually contribute to well-being.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Limitations and future research There were some limitations of the new drug, the researchers acknowledged.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Because the arsenic exposure symptoms of differ between people and locations, researchers struggle to fully assess arsenic’s full impact on global health or successfully mitigate it in places where water treatment infrastructure isn’t available.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Once back on Earth, researchers injected the same spermatogonial stem cells — which are cells located in the testes that play a crucial role in sperm production — back into the testes of mice.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Keiran Hardy, an associate professor at Griffith University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, said researchers tried to estimate the total number of sovereign citizens in Australia through a Facebook survey last year.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Males and females of the new species vary in coloring and size, researchers said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researchers
investigators
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The Tesla had been at the impound lot for two days after being found abandoned on a Hollywood street, investigators said.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The vast, sprawling Conjuring franchise, which began back in 2013, has spawned a complex web of sequels, prequels and spin-offs, some of which are loosely based on cases covered by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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