Synonyms of research

research 1 of 2

noun

ri-ˈsərch 

as in investigation

a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

I'll have to do some research for this project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigation
• inquiry
• study
• exploration
• examination
• probing
• probe
• inspection
• inquisition
• delving
• survey
• probation
• disquisition
• inquest
• questionnaire
• audit
• quest
• diagnosis
• examen
• hearing
• interrogation
• question
• trial
• checkup
• poll
• challenge
• query
• check
• reinvestigation
• soul-searching
• cross-examination
• rehearing
• grilling
• questionary
• quiz
• feeler
• self-examination
• self-reflection
• self-exploration
• going-over
• self-scrutiny
• self-questioning

research

2 of 2

verb

as in to explore

to search through or into

researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explore
• investigate
• examine
• look (into)
• inquire (into)
• study
• delve (into)
• dig (into)
• probe
• check into
• check up on
• scan
• inspect
• view
• peruse
• sift
• skim (through)
• thumb (through)
• browse
• surf
• reinvestigate
• cruise

Examples of research in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Also analyzing its own customer spending patterns, the financial research firm determined that close to one-quarter of Americans actually live paycheck to paycheck, with most of their monthly income going straight toward essentials. —Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024

Sales were up 20% in the first three weeks since launch, compared to the 2023 model, according to data from research firm Counterpoint. —Dylan Butts, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024

Verb

Weiss-Wolf echoes Rahman’s concerns, stressing the importance of voters researching candidates’ policies and the issues at stake to make informed decisions. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2024

The initiative will decide what to research based on suggestions from its family office council. —Robert Frank, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024