as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
I'll have to do some research for this project
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to search through or into
researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents
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Recent Examples of researches
IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2019
Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
At Arizona State University, associate professor Eugenia Hernandez Ruiz researches music therapy and trains future clinicians.
—Reylee Billingsley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Andrew Whelton, a Purdue University professor who researches environmental disasters, didn’t find the explanation sufficient.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Schnitker researches three kinds of it.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Kyle Chan, a fellow at the Brookings Institution who researches China’s industrial progress, says that the country’s overlapping industries — EVs, robotics, batteries, AI — create a mutually reinforcing feedback loop.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
It is reported that the FDA researches products to ensure they are not contaminated.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 19 Jan. 2026
Maybe such posts don’t need to hit a million clicks, said Brian Keegan, a professor at CU who researches the dynamics of large-scale online communication.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
An issue of public trust Joint investigations add legitimacy to the process and its findings, according to Thaddeus Johnson, a senior fellow at the Council on Criminal Justice, a think tank that researches criminal justice policies.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
In testing the battery using a hot plate as the heat source, the researches connected 10 cells in series and powered an LED light.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2019
Verb
Benjamin Katz, an associate professor in the department of human development and family science at Virginia Tech, researches how lifestyle factors can influence cognitive function throughout a person’s life.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
At Arizona State University, associate professor Eugenia Hernandez Ruiz researches music therapy and trains future clinicians.
—Reylee Billingsley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Andrew Whelton, a Purdue University professor who researches environmental disasters, didn’t find the explanation sufficient.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Schnitker researches three kinds of it.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Kyle Chan, a fellow at the Brookings Institution who researches China’s industrial progress, says that the country’s overlapping industries — EVs, robotics, batteries, AI — create a mutually reinforcing feedback loop.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
It is reported that the FDA researches products to ensure they are not contaminated.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 19 Jan. 2026
Maybe such posts don’t need to hit a million clicks, said Brian Keegan, a professor at CU who researches the dynamics of large-scale online communication.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
An issue of public trust Joint investigations add legitimacy to the process and its findings, according to Thaddeus Johnson, a senior fellow at the Council on Criminal Justice, a think tank that researches criminal justice policies.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researches
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State authorities have frequently partnered with the federal government in the past on such investigations and welcome a good-faith partnership in the future, Bonta said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Amazon-like company has been subjected to a number of investigations, raids, and inspections initiated by the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the country’s primary antitrust regulator, in recent years.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Marie is a thoughtful and engaging teenager who explores their identity and works hard toward becoming a successful and confident adult.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Their film explores the vulnerability of the trans-masculine community by delving into Bean and Rozos’ own personal experiences, intertwined with the delights, challenges, and tragedy within Brockington and Prescott’s lives.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Callers even got their inquiries answered on the days bracketing Christmas.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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There is no rental fee for reserving a golf bay, but inquiries ahead of time are required and a food and beverage minimum will apply.—
Bee staff
February 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Consistent with all applicable laws, NSA investigates any mishandling or unauthorized disclosure of intelligence and partners closely with Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to ensure the necessary steps are taken to hold those accountable.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Longitudinal studies across diverse populations will be needed to assess whether shifts in the oral microbiome can predict future weight gain, insulin resistance, or cardiometabolic decline, and perhaps most excitingly, whether modifying one's oral ecosystem alters systemic metabolic markers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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This means that even if lack of sleep plays a genuine role in increasing your injury risk, studies like this will have a hard time proving it.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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In Generation, Mehraneh Salimian’s documentary Memories of a Window examines the crackdown on student protests in Iran.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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While the analysis examines the impact of slowing growth in 2026, the issue could have long-term ramifications on everything from the strength of the Social Security system to job opportunities for younger workers.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But those examinations and other fees associated with the deal eventually saw the move collapse.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Women who brought the lawsuits said the university ignored their complaints and deliberately concealed abuse that happened for decades during examinations at the UCLA student health center, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center or in Heaps’ campus office.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Yet, over a dozen states are moving forward with their own explorations of legality — like treatment for heroin patients or veterans only — or funding research through clinical trials, according to the advocacy group Americans for Ibogaine.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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At the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, overwater bungalows spaced far apart encourage secluded explorations of the land and ocean—lagoon swims, sunset walks, and lazy afternoons.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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