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
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
More regulation to lower barriers to researching cannabis for potential medicinal use could come soon—including further investigating how marijuana products might affect teens.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
At the Coca-Cola Company, interns had been researching the new flavor concept for years, and the TikTok trend and success sealed the drink’s fate.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Frustrated and exhausted, Jenkins turned to online parenting groups and began researching on her own.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Claude for Legal is designed to act as an AI layer across a lawyer's entire work environment, handling the time-consuming first-pass work of reviewing, drafting, and researching, while keeping a human attorney responsible for every final decision.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Another voter said researching candidates ahead of time is more important than ever.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 11 May 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
In November 2019, soil engineer Tim Neiligan, a former FBI chemist, began researching how bodies decompose in soil.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
More regulation to lower barriers to researching cannabis for potential medicinal use could come soon—including further investigating how marijuana products might affect teens.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
At the Coca-Cola Company, interns had been researching the new flavor concept for years, and the TikTok trend and success sealed the drink’s fate.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Frustrated and exhausted, Jenkins turned to online parenting groups and began researching on her own.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Claude for Legal is designed to act as an AI layer across a lawyer's entire work environment, handling the time-consuming first-pass work of reviewing, drafting, and researching, while keeping a human attorney responsible for every final decision.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Another voter said researching candidates ahead of time is more important than ever.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 11 May 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
In November 2019, soil engineer Tim Neiligan, a former FBI chemist, began researching how bodies decompose in soil.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researching
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Another Californian was exposed to hantavirus An expedition cruise ship capable of exploring remote Antarctic regions became the epicenter of the first deadly hantavirus outbreak at sea, killing three passengers of the MV Hondius.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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For those with multiple debts, this may also be the point where exploring professional debt relief assistance becomes worthwhile.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The Investigative Committee and the Buryat Transport Prosecutor's Office (BTPO) are investigating the hovercraft accident, according to Russian media outlets.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The team examined 12 existing studies investigating blood pressure and consumption of legumes like beans and chickpeas and soy products like tofu and tempeh.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Michael Spence, who oversees the Washington side of Pirro’s office, also said prosecutors are examining whether parents living in Maryland or Virginia could potentially face liability if their children travel into Washington to participate in the disturbances.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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“Researching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researching. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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