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
Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
The episodes turned both women into advocates for patients and spurred research that made American health care safer.
—Arthur Allen, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Byscience News Staff, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
Robbins had been researching Grace’s story ever since Hulu first approached her with the idea back in 2020, three years before the The Curious Case of Natalia Grace would debut and return Grace to the spotlight.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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According to the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan policy research firm, the Trump administration's tariffs could cost U.S. households more than $1,900 this year.
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Research advocates are already bracing for Trump to propose deep cuts to research in his 2026 budget request to Congress later this year.
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Children ages 7 and up can explore science with a fun Easter twist.—
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According to press reports, the wedding may take place on Bezos’ $500-million super yacht anchored in the Venice lagoon, though other options are being explored.—
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While lawyers for the state agency that oversees the medical board collected records from the hospital under subpoena, including medical reviews that criticized Weiner’s care, that inquiry languished at the staff level, according to one current and one former board member.—
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This is due to adding another line of credit, having a hard credit inquiry performed and lowering your average credit account age, all of which influence your credit score.—
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The family also alleges they were subjected to abusive treatment during their detention and removal, and their lawyers have asked the DHS watchdog to investigate.—
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While police continued to investigate, Nathan filed an $85,000 insurance claim for his lost boat.—
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One study defined this phenomenon as psychological distance.—
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Almost one in four U.S. adults raised Jewish do not identify as religiously Jewish anymore, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center.—
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This frightening line of thought is followed all the way into a new ending for the stage that forces the audience to examine the media, the medium, and ourselves just as harshly as any politician.—
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Methodology note: Using Federal Election Commission data, Forbes examined all contributions over $10,000 to super PACs that spent over $1 million backing Trump in 2024.—
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For Sriram, this new venture represents another avenue for creative exploration rather than a pivot away from his other work.—
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Infinity Natural Resources — Stock in the exploration and production company pulled back almost 3% after its fourth-quarter net income missed analysts’ estimates.—
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
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In light of recent concerns raised by legislative aides, McCluskie told The Post that the legislature’s workplace harassment and expectation policies may need closer examination.—
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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