as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
I'll have to do some research for this project
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as in to explore
to search through or into
researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents
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Recent Examples of research
Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2025
More research is needed to determine exactly how metformin may or may not help to reduce skin cancer risk.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Jessica Cantlon, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Janet O'Shea, professor and chair of World Arts and Cultures/Dance at UCLA, researches the role of physicality and emotion in justice efforts.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
More Environmentally Friendly Some research suggests that plant milk, like oat milk, may be a better choice for the environment compared to dairy milk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2025
More research is needed to determine exactly how metformin may or may not help to reduce skin cancer risk.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
None of this — from training, to research, to advances in our understanding of children’s brain development — would have been possible without public institutions like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
—Jessica Cantlon, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Janet O'Shea, professor and chair of World Arts and Cultures/Dance at UCLA, researches the role of physicality and emotion in justice efforts.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for research
Verb
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After starring in the Western historical drama for nearly a decade, Gilbert explored other opportunities in Hollywood, focusing on television.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Our four-day, three-night stay at Kempinski Palace Engelberg, the 129-room and suite Grand Dame of the town, proved enough time to explore, relax, and enjoy.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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Despite public pressure, including from the families of the roughly 1,200 people killed in the Oct. 7 attack and the 251 taken as hostages into Gaza, Netanyahu has resisted calls for a commission of inquiry.—
MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH, WAFAA SHURAFA, NATALIE MELZER AND TIA GOLDENBERG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Netanyahu has resisted forming a commission of inquiry.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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No foul play was suspected and the New York Medical Examiner is investigating the cause of death, police said.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Foul play is not suspected and the medical examiner is currently investigating the death, per police.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Around 99% of its students rely on federal funding in some way, whether loans, grants or federal work study programs.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2025
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Other threats to this insect include habitat loss and pesticide use, the study said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Breast biopsy: Your provider may take a tissue sample to examine the cells under a microscope.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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Susan Zirinsky, a former CBS News president, will continue to examine standards at the news division on an interim basis, McMahon said.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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During the Cold War, major powers signed the Antarctic Treaty, setting aside territorial claims on the continent and committing instead to use it as a site of international scientific exploration and cooperation.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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The installation features 11 projects blending art and science into interactive experiences focused on scientific ocean exploration.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Changes that can be detected during an examination, such as an enlarged blind spot and thickened retina owing to swelling where the optic nerve joins the retina (known as optic-disc oedema), are unlikely to be noticed by the affected person.—
Neil Savage,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
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Jesse once again raises the bar with a bold examination of modern greed, power and male ambition.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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