researching

present participle of research

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of researching Along with biotech firms researching cell aging and regeneration, the burgeoning business of longevity also includes the surge in demand for peptides, testosterone and supplements, along with IV drips, red-light therapies and biomarker trackers. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 After researching her options and speaking with her doctors, Hills eventually underwent a surgical procedure to treat her irregular heartbeat. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 The couple began researching how to help and learned about trap-neuter-return, or TNR. — Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 Wolfin and his team spent years researching the fly and testing different ways to control it at the farm. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 However, Pearce saw a different guy researching old footage of Murdoch from the mid- to late ‘60s. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 When researching and writing and working on the record, I was very much impacted by like different scenes and different countries and getting deep into things like Gambian and Senegalese music for the first time. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026 Tallman — who has retained an attorney and is researching his litigation options against Sanders and Drastic Measures — is still in the industry as well. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 Documenting data, conducting global salary analyses and researching successful companies can help boards understand best practices for driving scale and supporting margin compression. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researching
Verb
  • Last year, a National School Choice Awareness Foundation survey found that 60 percent of parents have considered switching schools for their children, with many exploring models beyond traditional brick-and-mortar schools.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Could this explain why so many of our most reputable creatives are exploring what was once peripheral, spoken of with disbelief, and envisioning it as another possible dimension of existence?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Scientists see a troubling trend but are still investigating how the disease develops.
    — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Crimes Against Children Unit is investigating the incident, according to the post.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • My research provides a foundation for examining the internal architecture governing how pressure is processed before its effects become visible through decisions and behavior.
    — Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, studies in rats examining magnetic fields and bone density have produced inconsistent results, with some finding weaker bones and others finding no effect at all.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Researching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researching. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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