researches 1 of 2

plural of research

researches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of research

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of researches
Noun
Melanie Challenger Melanie Challenger writes, researches, and broadcasts on the history of ideas, the history and philosophy of science, and the relationship between humans and the living world. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Decades after researches first sequenced the human genome, scientists throughout the world are still working to understand it. — Gary Skuse, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026 Having heard of the fruitful researches carried on by you last year on the hitherto little understood properties of water surfaces. — Mariel Carr, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026 The feminine advantage, beginning with the first spoken word, increases with age, according to recent researches in the language development of preschool children, girls being first to employ phrases and using longer sentences. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026 In testing the battery using a hot plate as the heat source, the researches connected 10 cells in series and powered an LED light. — IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2019
Verb
Spines’ cover agent reads the manuscript, researches which retail categories give the book its best shot, which designs work best in those categories, and designs the cover to match those metrics. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026 Sara Baldwin is a forensic social worker who researches a defendant’s medical and social background to present mitigating factors that can reduce sentencing in criminal cases in Florida and other states. — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 Rispoli writes Goblikon’s jokes, massages his hump and researches topics for his podcast. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 As a professor of religion who researches death rituals, I am struck by the innovative death rituals that are emerging in Japan, where I was born and raised. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 Nhlandla Duba, a linguist from Zimbabwe who researches English literature at the University of Pretoria, said Kundizeza's story rings true. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Paladin researches Westview and discovers footage featuring Billy and Tommy. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 In fact, making the effort to maintain friendships can benefit you too, says Ayers, who researches the science of friendship and how to maintain connections. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 Jeremy Weber, who teaches at Pitt and researches the policy and economics of environmental and energy issues, said there is a long-term downward trend that has faced the American steel industry and manufacturing as a whole in the country. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researches
Noun
  • Several investigations have uncovered examples of this practice across different industries.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The stock closed down about 4% Thursday as investors pondered the lawsuits, investigations, likely corporate jockeying and the resilience of a market driven by the gains of a few tech giants.
    — Kelvin Chan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Through the prism of music and art, the drama explores facets of Asunción society during the dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Catherine Thomas, managing director of Art Acumen, whose work explores creativity, cultural participation and workplace experience, sees a similar tension in professional life.
    — Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has backed articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth, as the Pentagon official is likely to be an early target of Democratic inquiries.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In other words, the letters include enough information for people to make inquiries of their own and decide if the determinations are correct.
    — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Arunkumar said the medical examiner’s office thoroughly investigates the cases it is called on to determine whether heat was a main or contributing factor.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Jonah investigates without actually being employed by the police, and a few other preposterous scenes will undoubtedly force viewers to suspend disbelief.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Longer-term studies are needed to identify safety and effectiveness among older patients, underrepresented populations and patients with greater stroke severity, the researchers noted.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Ron Howard’s new Netflix documentary is cagy about the dark underside of the legendary photographer’s life, which is perhaps fitting for an artist whose pictures were studies in utter control.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • When an operation fails, the cloud model examines multi-camera footage and sensor logs to identify what went wrong.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Through Pooro and other women in the novel, Pritam examines the treatment of women as the possessions of the family and community and as bearers of their honor, as well as the restrictions this places on women’s lives.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The government disputed that characterization, citing outside examinations, treatment, and scheduled follow-up care.
    — Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026
  • The measure does not expressly require genital examinations or establish a uniform statewide verification process.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Academic explorations of how religious belief might influence attitudes to potential alien life are spotty at best, but that dearth of research could change.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
  • New explorations such as the British Library’s exhibit are providing fresh insights about the adventure-seeking woman who kept pace with the radical change in her lifetime, from 1890 to 1976.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Researches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researches. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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