researching

present participle of research

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of researching That was until Coe started researching the warming temperatures in the region. — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026 The historical society has already started researching what the house would’ve looked like in the 1940s and talking with community leaders about raising money to renovate and maintain the home, Siesel said. — John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 The key is staying ahead of the curve on trends and continuously researching and exploring. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 The pair traveled to Pennsylvania to meet with a historian researching Munyon's life and eventually obtained an original bottle containing some of the century-old liquid. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Maryland Democratic leaders praised the decision, saying BARC plays a critical role in supporting farmers nationwide and researching threats to agriculture and public health, including Cyclospora and avian flu. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Collins, the study's lead author, was researching ways to protect corals from pathogenic bacteria found on plastic. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Anyone researching a hair transplant in Turkey in their twenties should read a clinic’s willingness to advise waiting as a sign of quality rather than a lost sale. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 As one who is often researching the latest beauty treatments that brides are obsessing over, Xerf kept popping up during my scrolls. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researching
Verb
  • The decor nods to her career without losing sight of the hotel’s purpose as a place to unwind after a day exploring Music City.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Aljafari is recognized for his distinctive cinematic practice exploring memory, history, identity and the politics of images.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As of Sunday, the Santa Monica Police Department was still investigating the source of the drugs Gerber had taken.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Fort Worth Police Department crimes against children unit detectives are investigating the case.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The recurring shape adds another detail for researchers examining reports of unexplained objects near restricted locations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Chan-jin said regulators were examining whether the IPO would require a review under the country's rules designed to protect minority shareholders.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Researching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researching. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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