researchers

Definition of researchersnext
plural of researcher
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 After compiling all the measurements, the researchers constructed a full phase diagram of the material. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026 Understanding the faces of early human ancestors is of interest to researchers because their features represent a connection between hominins and their physical and social surroundings, Beaudet said. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026 Now, a new study suggests researchers globally may have built these plans on a shaky foundation. Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026 Central bank researchers called this a structural change in the national economy stemming directly from heightened trade tensions. Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026 Immunology researchers salvaged years of antibody development. Dave Doneson, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026 The risk was highest in the morning, and researchers attributed it to sleep deprivation. Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 But are there conditions where it is allowed to possess, sell or borrow lunar material and under what instances can educators, researchers and museums gain access? Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2026 In addition to funding availability, the federal government has limited the ability of researchers to receive reimbursement for indirect costs that pay for things like building maintenance, electricity and other costs required for research. Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researchers
investigators
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  • According to investigators, Jayden Ryan Wallace, 18, began driving away in a pickup truck on North Gate Drive when Hughes tripped and fell into the road, where he was struck by the vehicle.
    CBS News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Tisch added that investigators are continuing to analyze a second device.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026

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