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noun

plural of research

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of research

as in explores

to search through or into researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents

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Recent Examples of researches

Noun

Melanie Challenger Melanie Challenger writes, researches, and broadcasts on the history of ideas, the history and philosophy of science, and the relationship between humans and the living world. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Decades after researches first sequenced the human genome, scientists throughout the world are still working to understand it. — Gary Skuse, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026 Having heard of the fruitful researches carried on by you last year on the hitherto little understood properties of water surfaces. — Mariel Carr, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026 The feminine advantage, beginning with the first spoken word, increases with age, according to recent researches in the language development of preschool children, girls being first to employ phrases and using longer sentences. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026 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

Nhlandla Duba, a linguist from Zimbabwe who researches English literature at the University of Pretoria, said Kundizeza's story rings true. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Paladin researches Westview and discovers footage featuring Billy and Tommy. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 In fact, making the effort to maintain friendships can benefit you too, says Ayers, who researches the science of friendship and how to maintain connections. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 Jeremy Weber, who teaches at Pitt and researches the policy and economics of environmental and energy issues, said there is a long-term downward trend that has faced the American steel industry and manufacturing as a whole in the country. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 Emmerson Overell researches threats to security at FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation. — Mark Montgomery, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 Jean Wactawski-Wende, PhD, dean of the University of Buffalo’s School of Public Health and an epidemiologist who researches what influences women’s health and led the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) steering committee. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2026 Stephan Taylor, a University of Michigan professor of psychiatry, researches the diagnosis and treatment of major psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 At the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Marcel Lewandowsky researches what makes a democracy resilient and is the author of the book What Populists Want. — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Omar has been the subject of government investigations for months.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
At the time, the company had several matters before the government, including investigations into its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, treatment of local broadcast affiliates and Kamala Harris’ appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of investigations

Verb

What readers are saying The conversation explores the impact of AI on the writing process and the publishing industry.

— Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
The film explores the contradictions of a Bulgarian town pulled into Europe’s shifting geopolitical order, where arms production for Ukraine’s frontlines collides with enduring ties to Russia, personal convictions, and the everyday need to survive.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of explores

Noun

What remains unclear is how much those inquiries overlap, and which contracts, payments or departments are drawing the most scrutiny.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Their content gets attention, their inbox has inquiries and discovery calls get booked.

— Dr. Sariki Abungwo, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of inquiries

Verb

The Washington Post reiterated its call for a full and transparent investigation, though Israel rarely investigates settler violence fully.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Blair pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault but separate charges from the FBI are expected as the agency investigates all incidents onboard flights.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of investigates

Noun

In an analysis of data from 130 studies involving more than 275,000 people around the globe, most character strengths were associated with greater mental health.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
First, is the human superior colliculus organized the way animal studies suggest, with vision concentrated in its upper layers and touch in its deeper layers?

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of studies

Verb

Using the history of gay male desire in different time periods — dangerous, clandestine, outlawed and at long last fitfully accepted — the film examines legacy and what gets handed down across time.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
The State of the Georgia Girl report, developed by Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, examines challenges involving mental health, social connection, and safety.

— Leondra Head, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of examines

Noun

Margaritora, the chief thoracic surgeon at Rome's Gemelli hospital, also confirmed that the nodule was discovered by chance during routine abdominal examinations.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Margaritora, the chief thoracic surgeon at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, also confirmed that the nodule was discovered by chance during routine abdominal examinations.

— Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of examinations

Noun

Late last year, Fabscrap released a white paper charting its explorations of pre-consumer waste materials and making recommendations for the industry to embed circularity upstream.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
It is expected to bring together his most iconic artworks, while inviting a fresh perspective on the artist’s explorations of mass media, image circulation, duplication, and popular culture.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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