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noun as in examination, study

Strongest matches

analysis , exploration , inquiry , investigation , probe

Strong matches

delving , experimentation , groundwork , inquest , inquisition , probing , quest , scrutiny

Weak matches

fact-finding , fishing expedition , legwork , R and D

verb as in examine, study

analyze , consult , explore , investigate , probe , scrutinize

experiment , inquire

do tests , look into , look up , play around with , read up on

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Words related to research are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word research . Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

noun as in inspection, examination

  • investigation

verb as in put in a specific context

  • investigate

verb as in dig into task, action

  • leave no stone unturned
  • really get into
  • turn inside out

verb as in investigate; discover

  • bring to light
  • come across
  • come up with
  • search high and low
  • turn upside down

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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 of research in a Sentence

  • Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News , 14 Nov. 2024
  • Brittany Anas, The Denver Post , 12 Nov. 2024
  • Jamie Lang, Variety , 4 Nov. 2024
  • Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times , 4 Nov. 2024
  • Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire , 24 Oct. 2024
  • Katie Hafner, Scientific American , 24 Oct. 2024
  • Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities , 13 Nov. 2024
  • Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs , 12 Nov. 2024
  • Omer Awan, Forbes , 24 Oct. 2024
  • Rachel Berkowitz, Scientific American , 24 Oct. 2024
  • Quartz Bot, Quartz , 8 Nov. 2024
  • Sandra Salibian, WWD , 5 Nov. 2024
  • Audrey Dutton, ProPublica , 11 Nov. 2024
  • Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic , 4 Nov. 2024

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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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Synonyms for research

  • investigation
  • examination
  • exploration
  • experimentation
  • fact-finding
  • investigate
  • make inquiries
  • consult the archives

a seeking of knowledge, data, or the truth about something

  • inquisition

systematic investigation to establish facts

Related words.

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  • market research
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  • research project
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a search for knowledge

  • problem solving
  • nature study
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  • opinion poll
  • public opinion poll

attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner

Inquire into.

  • cast around
  • res adjudicata
  • res ipsa loquitur
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  • res publica
  • rescindable
  • rescue equipment
  • rescue operation
  • rescue party
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  • research staff
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  • Reseda luteola
  • Reseda odorata
  • resemblance
  • re-sentencing
  • Rescuscitator
  • resealing pressure
  • resealing trap
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