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
Lauryn Higgins, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Her research is centered on how societies are adapting (or not) to climate change and the impacts and vulnerabilities that come with it.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Lean on the fungus as a source of vitamin D, protein, potassium, and more—and research its various forms for condition-specific benefits.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
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Wearing thick-heeled shoes might make runners more prone to injury, new research shows.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Her research is centered on how societies are adapting (or not) to climate change and the impacts and vulnerabilities that come with it.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Our experts have researched and created a complete guide to online slot sites, including real-money online casinos.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Lean on the fungus as a source of vitamin D, protein, potassium, and more—and research its various forms for condition-specific benefits.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
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In the future, Watch Duty hopes to explore the use of other types of data, such as river gauges, tsunami buoys and earthquakes.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The second priority identified in the most recent planetary decadal survey is an orbiter and atmospheric probe to explore Uranus and its icy moons.Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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Representatives for the district attorney’s office did not respond to inquiries about that case this week.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The inquiries led to the resignation of his police commissioner, first deputy mayor, deputy mayor for public safety, education chancellor, a senior adviser and the mayor’s chief adviser — who was herself indicted on state charges last month.William K. Rashbaum, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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But Bell Limbrick says Linda Hoos, USC’s vice president and Title IX coordinator, told her the same day that the firm’s actual intent was to investigate complaints and reports of misconduct by Bohn, including her own.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Both Gonzalez and Machado are being investigated by the attorney general's office for alleged conspiracy, but only Gonzalez has a public warrant out for his arrest.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The study found consistent themes in how the victims reported their interactions with their scammer.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2025
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Building with wood instead of concrete and steel in 80% of new buildings would, according to a 2020 study by Aalto University and the Finnish Environment Institute, help offset half of Europe’s construction industry emissions.Maddy Savage, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
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Your provider will also examine any areas of bleeding or bruising.2 Blood Tests Leukemia changes the amount and health of cells in the blood.Doru Paul, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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California Tiny burning embers flew miles, causing L.A. fire destruction on historic scale Jan. 9, 2025 During the autopsy, which determines the manner and cause of a person’s death, pathologists will also examine the body for identifying features.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The program’s exploration of time is highlighted by Stefan Hayn’s 2024 (2023), which juxtaposes political Berlin with private Bavaria, utilizing both film and painting as frames for observation.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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His early exploration of this tradition can be heard on his first four Columbia albums—records that laid the groundwork for Dylan’s august career.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Jan. 2025
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What began earlier in Iannucci’s career as simply skewering pompous politicians has matured into an examination of what happens when leaders with feet of mud let their egos make decisions that will change the lives of millions.Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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The great Pam Adlon directs this fearless examination of friendship and fertility.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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