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
Courtesy Sion Power Several companies other than Sion Power, such as Quantumscape, have spent years researching and developing lithium-metal batteries for vehicles, but so far there hasn’t been mass commercialization for using that technology in the automotive sector.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Now, however, following new inflation and unemployment reports and a Federal Reserve meeting this week that kept rate cuts paused, borrowers can feel comfortable researching their options again.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Eden, who spoke recently by video from his home in New Jersey, spent years researching the industry and interviewing almost everyone who had dealt with Atre.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
For households above the MAGI thresholds, the backdoor Roth strategy may be worth researching separately, though the source material here addresses direct contributions.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
By researching pergola ideas, of course!
—Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Now, however, following new inflation and unemployment reports and a Federal Reserve meeting this week that kept rate cuts paused, borrowers can feel comfortable researching their options again.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Eden, who spoke recently by video from his home in New Jersey, spent years researching the industry and interviewing almost everyone who had dealt with Atre.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
For households above the MAGI thresholds, the backdoor Roth strategy may be worth researching separately, though the source material here addresses direct contributions.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
By researching pergola ideas, of course!
—Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researching
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Start by exploring a documentary, mapping a trip, or signing up for a course that stretches your thinking without overwhelming your schedule.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Advocate also is exploring expansion opportunities in rural Georgia to bridge gaps in health care access.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bianco claimed his agency was investigating a complaint from a local group alleging a possible discrepancy in which about 45,800 more votes were reported to California's Secretary of State.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Per the official logline, School Spirits is centered around Maddie, a teen girl stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical minerals landscape as of early 2026, examining individual mineral profiles, supply chain vulnerabilities, geopolitical dynamics, and the technical innovations that may reshape supply over the coming decade.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Researching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researching. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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