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
Rishabh Jaiswal, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
This robust ecosystem of research, investment and commercialization provides a strong foundation for scaling AI within government systems.
—Syed Ali, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
The order also calls for removing federal funding from medical schools and hospitals that research gender-affirming care.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Deep research is powered by a version of the upcoming OpenAI o3 model optimized for web browsing and data analysis.
—Rishabh Jaiswal, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
This robust ecosystem of research, investment and commercialization provides a strong foundation for scaling AI within government systems.
—Syed Ali, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
Daniel Di Martino, a vocal Trump supporter from Venezuela who researches immigration at the Manhattan Institute, wondered at the expense of it all.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
The order also calls for removing federal funding from medical schools and hospitals that research gender-affirming care.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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What's next: The museum is exploring other applications for AI.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
1 Feb. 2025
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This course explores the principles of CSR, drawing on Chappell’s real-world experiences at Tom’s of Maine to illustrate how values can drive business success.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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In Washington, Walberg’s inquiry comes as the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, led by its new chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), is expected to hold a hearing in the near future about federal regulation for college athletes’ NIL deals.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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This move is expected to streamline the refund process and reduce the workload of IRS personnel who previously handled a significant volume of refund inquiries manually.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
1 Feb. 2025
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While the fires’ causes are still being investigated — and experts, including Nordskog, believe arson is highly unlikely to be behind the biggest blazes — the arrests have put a spotlight on the question of why people deliberately set fires.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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Shortly after returning to the White House, Trump signed a pair of executive orders pledging to protect citizens from unjust prosecution and end federal censorship, while directing his administration to investigate previous actions by federal agencies under the Biden presidency.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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In short order, several larger and better conducted studies definitively countered Wakefield’s claim.—
Eleanor Menzin,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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The study found that adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions and live longer.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Founded on the ethos of art as a form of mystic healing, the label reimagines the family heirloom—and invites its patrons to examine their relationship with objects.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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Each knife in the collection serves as a tactile work of art, designed to be held, examined, and admired.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps slightly more explicit and definitely more feminist, but thoroughly goofy in its exploration of the proclivities of the title characters.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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However, robotic exploration of this region could determine whether the ocean was ever present — and if life could have existed within it.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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For example, a close examination of the retina can reveal early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Real Housewives franchise started as a modest examination into the absurdities of the quotidian lives of the upper class — a little bit Desperate Housewives, a little bit Laguna Beach, with a lot of glam in between.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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