researching

present participle of research

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Recent Examples of researching Start by researching the trail, checking conditions, and confirming whether permits are required, according to the National Park Service. Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Blumenfield’s staff unearthed the 1936 law while researching public rights of way, said Kristine Cajulis, a communications deputy for the council member. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 While researching the documentary, the filmmakers also spent months getting to know Hadley before filming began. Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Author and photographer Paul Koudounaris has spent more than a decade researching and photographing pet cemeteries and studying the connections between people and animals. Felicia Feaster, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Now, the annual conference sessions team is researching and having conversations about what to do with next year’s conference, Day said. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026 Netflix and the creative team spent months researching Japan’s cosmetic surgery world firsthand ahead of production. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026 BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Todd Fitz-Gerald spent most of May researching a possible cure, then waiting for the first major follow-up scan in June. Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researching
Verb
  • Campbell has published nine books since 2015, exploring testosterone optimization, intermittent fasting, fat loss and performance, positioning himself as an educator in a field that was still largely unfamiliar to mainstream audiences.
    Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Choosing the right organization, checking donation guidelines and exploring local giving options can help your furniture continue serving a purpose while supporting people in your community.
    Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Hugging Face said its own AI had been integral to detecting and investigating the breach.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 22 July 2026
  • As health officials continue investigating the outbreak, consumers don’t need to avoid fresh produce altogether.
    Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Sheinbaum has said that little evidence has emerged to substantiate claims of cartels interfering with elections, and noted that a state-level electoral tribunal ratified Rocha’s win in Sinaloa, after examining reports of irregularities.
    Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The annual judging is done by examining the photos of the works, given that the medium, blackboards, can’t be moved easily.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

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