as in exploring
to search through or into
researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents
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Recent Examples of researching
Those doctors, Novant Health Oncologist Keithe Shensky and Nicholas DeVito, a medical oncologist at Duke researching immunotherapy for colon cancer, also stressed the importance of getting a colon cancer screening.
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Eva Flowe
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2026, conversations around cosmetic dentistry are still active on social media, with more people researching costs, especially for procedures like dental implants, and considering treatment abroad.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Some Connecticut towns have brought history out in the open by researching and sharing information about its history with regard to enslaving people.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Craig Fehrman, a journalist and historian, spent five years writing and researching This Vast Enterprise.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Our team at the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University has spent the past five years researching these questions to provide guidance to the host cities.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
While researching the text, its authors, Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid, traveled along the Mekong River in Southeast Asia over a few decades.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026
Eva Flowe
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2026, conversations around cosmetic dentistry are still active on social media, with more people researching costs, especially for procedures like dental implants, and considering treatment abroad.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Some Connecticut towns have brought history out in the open by researching and sharing information about its history with regard to enslaving people.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Craig Fehrman, a journalist and historian, spent five years writing and researching This Vast Enterprise.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Our team at the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University has spent the past five years researching these questions to provide guidance to the host cities.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
While researching the text, its authors, Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid, traveled along the Mekong River in Southeast Asia over a few decades.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researching
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In the meantime, sliding on a pair of fins and exploring under the water's surface is a worthwhile way to temporarily escape your daily stresses, get away from doom scrolling and connect with the beauty of nature.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Orbitworks is exploring funding options for its $1 billion satellite launch plan, which could include support from Abu Dhabi and French government entities.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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When Drummond moved to intervene in the homeowner lawsuit against State Farm, Oklahoma's insurance commissioner said that for two years, state regulators have been investigating how claims for roof damage are handled.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau is investigating if the smuggling activities are connected to local drug-running networks.—
Lucas Lilieholm,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The film traces his long-running bid to step out of Chun’s shadow and claim the top seat himself, examining the web of alliances, rivalries, and institutional maneuvers that defines his ascent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Blanche said ballistics experts are still examining evidence to provide more clarity on those questions.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Researching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researching. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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