as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
I'll have to do some research for this project
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to search through or into
researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents
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Recent Examples of researches
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
Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 4 June 2026
The group also heard from Emily Putnam-Hornstein, who researches child welfare policies and practices at UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Social Work.
—Mary Ramsey
updated June 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Sam researches these topics a lot.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
The company researches health issues related to aging and uses AI to generate formulas that can potentially boost women's health and promise anti-aging effects.
—Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Hartman, who researches hundreds of vintage toys each year, says to check whether the doll is in its original box and that the box is in great condition and contains no dirt, dust, mold, or mildew.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Nystrom researches the draft tirelessly, keeping a spreadsheet of data (ages, game stats, hand widths) on nearly two thousand players, and publicly ranks his top five hundred—nearly twice as many as will actually be drafted.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Mullerat says Martin deeply researches neighborhoods and their history, turns out time and again to speak with residents, often making significant changes to projects in response, and looks for ways to improve the surroundings beyond his building footprint.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Millionaires have low migration rates, said Cristobal Young, a sociologist at Cornell University who researches whether high earners actually move when their taxes go up.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Noun
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
Only about 3% of households were paying for AI in February, using the most recent numbers available from the Bank of America Institute, which researches consumer trends based on the bank's customer transactions.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 4 June 2026
The group also heard from Emily Putnam-Hornstein, who researches child welfare policies and practices at UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Social Work.
—Mary Ramsey
updated June 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Sam researches these topics a lot.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
The company researches health issues related to aging and uses AI to generate formulas that can potentially boost women's health and promise anti-aging effects.
—Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Hartman, who researches hundreds of vintage toys each year, says to check whether the doll is in its original box and that the box is in great condition and contains no dirt, dust, mold, or mildew.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Nystrom researches the draft tirelessly, keeping a spreadsheet of data (ages, game stats, hand widths) on nearly two thousand players, and publicly ranks his top five hundred—nearly twice as many as will actually be drafted.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Mullerat says Martin deeply researches neighborhoods and their history, turns out time and again to speak with residents, often making significant changes to projects in response, and looks for ways to improve the surroundings beyond his building footprint.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Millionaires have low migration rates, said Cristobal Young, a sociologist at Cornell University who researches whether high earners actually move when their taxes go up.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researches
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The finding mirrors similar investigations into medical schools at UCLA and UC San Diego.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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As a result, most cuts would fall on specialized units that do not fall under core operations, such as patrol and investigations.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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This lyrical collection from B Batchelor—a 2025 Haymarket Writing Freedom Fellow, and a recipient of multiple awards from PEN America—explores the way incarceration distorts time.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Written and directed by Stone, the movie is described as being an intimate and provocative drama that explores family, loss, pain and uncovers how love can change shape during our lifetimes.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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Police arrested three people on suspicion of killing Orabiyi, with one released on bail pending further inquiries.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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The Office of the Director of National Intelligence referred inquiries to the White House, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, the film investigates evidence that Greenland’s ice sheet collapsed in the past and asks what that reveals about the planet’s future.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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At many points, this project investigates mothers who are men or nongendered, but who care for other Black people, especially in the pursuit of liberation from oppression.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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At least two studies have found major sporting events are associated with lower suicide rates.—
Aneri Pattani,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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None of these studies take into account homeowners who opt out only of the costly windstorm coverage specific to hurricane damage, but keep the less expensive general policy, which covers things like fire, theft and general liability.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Originally from Long Island, New York, and shaped by 20 years in southern Arizona, her work examines the intersection of wild landscapes, small-town culture, and the spirit of adventure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The service convenes a group of officers, called a promotion board, that examines the records of eligible officers and chooses those deemed to be the most qualified.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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If audits and examinations into the president's taxes were thrown out under the settlement, an untold figure could be wiped from his bill to the federal tax collector.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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In this book Ginzburg follows the story of Menocchio, a miller from Friuli, a man of modest means and limited historical impact compared to the major players and large-scale events that typically dominate our explorations of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Brennan explained that explorations of society’s associations with mental health, both broadly in the aftermath of World War II and specifically Gein’s own struggles with schizophrenia, were key when penning the script.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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