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
Tim has spent countless hours over the last three years researching addiction to nitrous oxide.
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Liz Crawford, CBS News, 9 June 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
For more information, read the Bee’s full guide to researching your ballot here.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
The company began researching BPC-157, working alongside university researchers and an American pharmaceutical company called Parke-Davis.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
Da Mosto’s team is researching ways to increase biodiversity on the reconstructed marshes, including planting species that can help reduce erosion and make the wetlands more resilient.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Starting in 2021, Soderquist began researching the painting's origin.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Magnanti had been researching Bede's history for four years.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Liz Crawford, CBS News, 9 June 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
For more information, read the Bee’s full guide to researching your ballot here.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
The company began researching BPC-157, working alongside university researchers and an American pharmaceutical company called Parke-Davis.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
Da Mosto’s team is researching ways to increase biodiversity on the reconstructed marshes, including planting species that can help reduce erosion and make the wetlands more resilient.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Starting in 2021, Soderquist began researching the painting's origin.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Magnanti had been researching Bede's history for four years.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researching
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The beach is easy to access from the hotel, and kids will delight in exploring the tide pools along the shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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For people exploring non-drug routes to metabolic health, lifestyle approaches remain the most accessible option.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating a shooting involving an officer in Country Club Hills on Tuesday evening.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Essayli said Monday on NewsNation that his office is investigating voter fraud but doesn’t have a case.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The researchers compared groups of mice with higher and lower survival rates, examining differences in their gut microbiomes, the amount of bacteria in their blood and organs, and other cellular markers, according to the study press release.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The five-part historical series examining the founding challenges and future of American democracy − executive-produced by Tom Hanks − debuts its trailer exclusively on USA TODAY before streaming June 24.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Researching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researching. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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