as in investigator
one who observes or studies by close examination and systematic inquiry
medical researchers reported some eye-opening findings on the effectiveness of statins in the reduction of LDL in the bloodstream
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Recent Examples of researcher
That has raised some concerns among longtime prediction market experts and researchers.
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Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Now, those vaccines, which researchers estimate have prevented thousands of deaths and millions of illnesses, are recommended by the CDC only for children at high risk of serious illness or after consultation between doctors and parents.
—Amanda Seitz, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
According to the researchers, the alloy’s composition may indicate deliberate alloying techniques, access to advanced metallurgical knowledge, or possible long-distance trade networks and specialized ore sources.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
As more and more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched into Earth orbit, some researchers are beginning to calculate the chances that people on the surface could be struck by the incoming remnants of these spacecraft reentering the atmosphere.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
That changed when researchers from Newcastle University and the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna decided to take another look.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Elon Musk’s xAI lost two co-founders in two days, as researcher Jimmy Ba and Tony Wu announced their exits from the company.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The researchers also considered the participants’ genetic predisposition to longevity.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Abe Silverman, a former utility regulatory lawyer and an energy researcher at Johns Hopkins University.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Now, those vaccines, which researchers estimate have prevented thousands of deaths and millions of illnesses, are recommended by the CDC only for children at high risk of serious illness or after consultation between doctors and parents.
—Amanda Seitz, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
According to the researchers, the alloy’s composition may indicate deliberate alloying techniques, access to advanced metallurgical knowledge, or possible long-distance trade networks and specialized ore sources.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
As more and more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched into Earth orbit, some researchers are beginning to calculate the chances that people on the surface could be struck by the incoming remnants of these spacecraft reentering the atmosphere.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
That changed when researchers from Newcastle University and the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna decided to take another look.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Elon Musk’s xAI lost two co-founders in two days, as researcher Jimmy Ba and Tony Wu announced their exits from the company.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The researchers also considered the participants’ genetic predisposition to longevity.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Abe Silverman, a former utility regulatory lawyer and an energy researcher at Johns Hopkins University.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researcher
investigator
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At the same time, investigators face challenges including verifying ransom demands in the digital age.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Sheriff’s Department posted on social media to say access was restricted to the road in front of the home to give investigators space.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Researcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researcher. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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