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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 Sentences
- Chandler Rome, The Athletic , 10 Dec. 2024
- Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 9 Dec. 2024
- Hilary Whiteman, CNN , 28 Nov. 2024
- Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times , 27 Nov. 2024
- Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal , 29 Nov. 2024
- Danielle Jennings, People.com , 29 Nov. 2024
- Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times , 7 Dec. 2024
- Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED , 7 Dec. 2024
- Jared Keller, WIRED , 29 Nov. 2024
- Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant , 29 Nov. 2024
- Dennis Harvey, Variety , 4 Dec. 2024
- Pravir Malik, Forbes , 4 Dec. 2024
- Josh Condon, Robb Report , 8 Dec. 2024
- Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times , 6 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near research
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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