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, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
But for the past several years, I’ve been obsessed with a specific group of outliers while researching Outlast, my forthcoming book about the world’s oldest companies.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The strategy is grounded in something Lyman has been quietly researching for years.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
That might mean researching community resources, leaning on family for childcare, asking a partner to temporarily carry more financial weight, or coordinating with friends for day-to-day help.
—Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026
Courtesy Sion Power Several companies other than Sion Power, such as Quantumscape, have spent years researching and developing lithium-metal batteries for vehicles, but so far there hasn’t been mass commercialization for using that technology in the automotive sector.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Now, however, following new inflation and unemployment reports and a Federal Reserve meeting this week that kept rate cuts paused, borrowers can feel comfortable researching their options again.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Eden, who spoke recently by video from his home in New Jersey, spent years researching the industry and interviewing almost everyone who had dealt with Atre.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
But for the past several years, I’ve been obsessed with a specific group of outliers while researching Outlast, my forthcoming book about the world’s oldest companies.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The strategy is grounded in something Lyman has been quietly researching for years.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
That might mean researching community resources, leaning on family for childcare, asking a partner to temporarily carry more financial weight, or coordinating with friends for day-to-day help.
—Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026
Courtesy Sion Power Several companies other than Sion Power, such as Quantumscape, have spent years researching and developing lithium-metal batteries for vehicles, but so far there hasn’t been mass commercialization for using that technology in the automotive sector.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Now, however, following new inflation and unemployment reports and a Federal Reserve meeting this week that kept rate cuts paused, borrowers can feel comfortable researching their options again.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Eden, who spoke recently by video from his home in New Jersey, spent years researching the industry and interviewing almost everyone who had dealt with Atre.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researching
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Sculptor Melvin Edwards, known for powerful works exploring the history of racial violence and the experiences of Black people in America, as well as themes of beauty and joy, died at his home in Baltimore on March 30.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Developed by Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, the series expands the mythology of Derry, Maine, exploring the origins of Pennywise, the malevolent entity at the center of King’s iconic story.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Swansea Police Department is investigating and school officials filed a report with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Army is investigating after one of its helicopters appeared to fly by Kid Rock's home in Nashville to greet him, according to video the conservative musician posted to social media.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical minerals landscape as of early 2026, examining individual mineral profiles, supply chain vulnerabilities, geopolitical dynamics, and the technical innovations that may reshape supply over the coming decade.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Researching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researching. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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