researchers

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 Next, the researchers plan to do broader studies that can track exposure throughout pregnancy and examine whether the associations can be replicated across different populations. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026 But even if researchers determine that cancer rates are unusually high, Wiemels cautions there may never be a definitive explanation. — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 For comparison, the researchers also analyzed five teeth of crocodilians that shared the same rivers and floodplains. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2026 When the Food and Drug Administration approved a new pancreatic cancer drug called Rasonque last month, researchers and patient advocates celebrated. — Angus Chen, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026 For one, the individuals in the study self-reported their stage of menopause, which the researchers didn’t confirm with hormone or other diagnostic tests. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026 The two sets of equations are closely related — researchers often work in parallel on both. — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 The researchers compared people with the highest blood levels of xylitol to those with the lowest and tracked major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), defined as death, heart attack, or stroke. — Lauren Manaker Ms, HEALTH, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researchers
investigators
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  • Now federal investigators say criminals turned that everyday habit into a way to steal bank logins and drain accounts.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Police said the driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

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