Synonyms of research

  • as in investigation
  • as in to explore
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Thesaurus Definition of research

 (Entry 1 of 2)

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • investigation
  • exploration
  • examination
  • inquisition
  • disquisition
  • questionnaire
  • interrogation
  • reinvestigation
  • soul - searching
  • cross - examination
  • questionary
  • self - examination
  • self - reflection
  • self - exploration
  • going - over
  • self - scrutiny
  • self - questioning

Thesaurus Definition of research  (Entry 2 of 2)

  • investigate
  • look (into)
  • inquire (into)
  • delve (into)
  • check up on
  • skim (through)
  • thumb (through)
  • reinvestigate

Examples of research in a Sentence

  • Lance Eliot, Forbes , 3 Nov. 2024
  • Zach Wichter, USA TODAY , 3 Nov. 2024
  • Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News , 4 Nov. 2024
  • Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times , 4 Nov. 2024
  • David Jackson, USA TODAY , 24 Oct. 2024
  • Katie Hafner, Scientific American , 24 Oct. 2024
  • Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel , 2 Nov. 2024
  • Julia Jacobo, ABC News , 1 Nov. 2024
  • Rachel Berkowitz, Scientific American , 24 Oct. 2024
  • Omer Awan, Forbes , 24 Oct. 2024
  • Quartz Bot, Quartz , 8 Nov. 2024
  • Sandra Salibian, WWD , 5 Nov. 2024
  • David Faris, Newsweek , 2 Nov. 2024
  • Robert Salonga, The Mercury News , 1 Nov. 2024

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