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
Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Ross Tapsell, an associate professor at Australian National University who researches media and culture in Southeast Asia, says the crisis isn't limited to the headline-grabbing crackdowns.
—Ashish Valentine, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The company is a climate technology company that manufactures, researches and designs HVAC air treatment systems.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Bogdan, who researches bee visual processing and bee intelligence, anesthetizes bees before dissection as a matter of protocol, though he is not required to by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Quilcaille researches climate extremes at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology’s Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science in Zurich, Switzerland.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Murdock also donated heavily to longevity research and helped set up the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC, a 350-acre research center that researches ways to improve human health through nutrition.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While working at a video store, Cheryl researches Fae Richards, a Black actress from the 1930s who played many stereotypical roles forced upon Black women at the time, who also happened to be a lesbian.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Oh, a consumer psychologist who researches well-being, saw overlap with her own work.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Wooden vessels for polar exploration typically reinforced the hulls internally with diagonal support beams, which braced the sides of the ship against lateral compression from powerful sea ice, said Tuhkuri, who researches the mechanics of ice.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Ross Tapsell, an associate professor at Australian National University who researches media and culture in Southeast Asia, says the crisis isn't limited to the headline-grabbing crackdowns.
—Ashish Valentine, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The company is a climate technology company that manufactures, researches and designs HVAC air treatment systems.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Bogdan, who researches bee visual processing and bee intelligence, anesthetizes bees before dissection as a matter of protocol, though he is not required to by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Quilcaille researches climate extremes at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology’s Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science in Zurich, Switzerland.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Murdock also donated heavily to longevity research and helped set up the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC, a 350-acre research center that researches ways to improve human health through nutrition.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While working at a video store, Cheryl researches Fae Richards, a Black actress from the 1930s who played many stereotypical roles forced upon Black women at the time, who also happened to be a lesbian.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Oh, a consumer psychologist who researches well-being, saw overlap with her own work.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researches
Noun
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Generative AI correspondence, too, is soon to be a regular part of criminal investigations and trials.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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James, Schiff and Cook all deny any wrongdoing and say the investigations against them were politically motivated.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The project explores indigo’s cultural history, artistic expression and material experimentation; its fourth edition will be presented at Kingpins Amsterdam on October 15–16, 2025, reaffirming Arvind’s commitment to celebrating indigo’s legacy and creative potential through an artistic lens.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Sonoran Desert Nature Trail explores how plants and animals survive in a desert with minimal water.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For someone who has asked countless questions of countless people, Hersh proved less than eager to entertain personal inquiries.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Co-written by Bentley with Greg Kwedar (the primary creative team behind ‘Sing Sing’), ‘Train Dreams’ thrives on its philosophical inquiries into the earthly randomness of events that make up a life.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The conversation isn’t focused on business performance but instead investigates behaviors and culture.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But no rigorous studies have found links between autism and vaccines or medications, or their components such as thimerosal or formaldehyde.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sixta is currently chair of the social studies department and is the school’s ACT test coordinator, as well as the faculty advisor for National Honor Society, student council and Upward Bound.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated October 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The report examines how long that money will last for a retiree in every state.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
7 Oct. 2025
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The project examines how Elizabeth Taylor transformed from a child actress into a powerhouse performer, global businesswoman, and humanitarian whose influence on celebrity culture echoes today.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even a brief mention of the issue from a patient can help alert professionals to take a more sensitive approach during treatments and examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tender explorations of paternal bonds, sacrifice, and enduring devotion.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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It will be measured in the vigor of his curiosity, the depth of his attention, and the audacity of his explorations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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