researching

present participle of research

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Recent Examples of researching The data efficiency startup is researching a better way to train AI models using less data. Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 According to evidence presented at the trial, Matar spent more than a year researching a fatwa calling for Rushdie's death before attacking the author during a speaking event at the Chautauqua Institution in New York in August 2022. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 July 2026 None of this bodes well, nor does the history of the Griffin’s chief security officer Rose Harper (Sorika Wolf), which Spock and the Kirk/La’An team begin researching separately. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 July 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researching
Verb
  • Budapest has marvelous music and museums, and plenty to see and do, and this is a splendid—and central—place to stay to start exploring.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In freshman writing classes, Harvard University is teaching students how large language models work, plus exploring AI topics such as copyright and disinformation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 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
  • The research examining wearables indicate interesting results.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Following the publication of his screed, family members of the suspect now known to be Ted Kaczyinski, alerted the FBI through an attorney after examining other writings from Kaczyinski sent to the family over the years.
    Tom Winter, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Researching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researching. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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