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
Those doctors, Novant Health Oncologist Keithe Shensky and Nicholas DeVito, a medical oncologist at Duke researching immunotherapy for colon cancer, also stressed the importance of getting a colon cancer screening.
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Eva Flowe
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2026, conversations around cosmetic dentistry are still active on social media, with more people researching costs, especially for procedures like dental implants, and considering treatment abroad.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Some Connecticut towns have brought history out in the open by researching and sharing information about its history with regard to enslaving people.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Craig Fehrman, a journalist and historian, spent five years writing and researching This Vast Enterprise.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Our team at the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University has spent the past five years researching these questions to provide guidance to the host cities.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
While researching the text, its authors, Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid, traveled along the Mekong River in Southeast Asia over a few decades.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026
Eva Flowe
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2026, conversations around cosmetic dentistry are still active on social media, with more people researching costs, especially for procedures like dental implants, and considering treatment abroad.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Some Connecticut towns have brought history out in the open by researching and sharing information about its history with regard to enslaving people.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Craig Fehrman, a journalist and historian, spent five years writing and researching This Vast Enterprise.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Our team at the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University has spent the past five years researching these questions to provide guidance to the host cities.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
While researching the text, its authors, Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid, traveled along the Mekong River in Southeast Asia over a few decades.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researching
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Both the club and the Supporters Board are committed to exploring a longer-term solution that works in the interests of all.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Researchers, retailers, shopping center executives and brands are deep into exploring the present and potential impact of AI, for better or worse.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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When Drummond moved to intervene in the homeowner lawsuit against State Farm, Oklahoma's insurance commissioner said that for two years, state regulators have been investigating how claims for roof damage are handled.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau is investigating if the smuggling activities are connected to local drug-running networks.—
Lucas Lilieholm,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Given the highly turbulent nature of the solar atmosphere, researchers are now examining whether similar variations in type III burst drift rates could be driven by magnetic irregularities, including switchbacks or broader field deflections.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Last month, Disability Law Colorado released a report examining conditions inside youth detention facilities.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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“Researching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researching. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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