as in investigators
one who observes or studies by close examination and systematic inquiry
medical researchers reported some eye-opening findings on the effectiveness of statins in the reduction of LDL in the bloodstream
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Recent Examples of researchers
Additionally researchers are working on advanced blood tests that could look for hallmarks of the disease.
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Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
The evaluation covered March 2023 through December 2025 and drew on administrative data and interviews with participants and staff, though researchers said the findings show associations and do not establish cause and effect.
—City News Service, Daily News, 2 May 2026
In labs on the East Coast researchers are working on another tool for both prevention and treatment of conditions including HIV, diabetes and cancer.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Many researchers, clinicians and patient advocates soon rushed to RP1’s defense, claiming that the FDA had made a mistake in its rejection.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 2 May 2026
Japanese researchers at Tohoku University found that electrical flow can either increase or decrease communication levels, depending on whether one applies water or urine, according to a paper published in the journal Scientific Reports.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
The award recognizes researchers whose discoveries have made a major impact on scientific progress and human health, a news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
He was instructed to respond by moving his eyes from left to right, and sure enough, the researchers counted two rightward movements of his eyes.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
The researchers tackled this problem by abandoning conventional magnetic materials like metal alloys and oxides.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
The evaluation covered March 2023 through December 2025 and drew on administrative data and interviews with participants and staff, though researchers said the findings show associations and do not establish cause and effect.
—City News Service, Daily News, 2 May 2026
In labs on the East Coast researchers are working on another tool for both prevention and treatment of conditions including HIV, diabetes and cancer.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Many researchers, clinicians and patient advocates soon rushed to RP1’s defense, claiming that the FDA had made a mistake in its rejection.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 2 May 2026
Japanese researchers at Tohoku University found that electrical flow can either increase or decrease communication levels, depending on whether one applies water or urine, according to a paper published in the journal Scientific Reports.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
The award recognizes researchers whose discoveries have made a major impact on scientific progress and human health, a news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
He was instructed to respond by moving his eyes from left to right, and sure enough, the researchers counted two rightward movements of his eyes.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
The researchers tackled this problem by abandoning conventional magnetic materials like metal alloys and oxides.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researchers
investigators
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Allison Barr/The Oregonian via AP Portland police said in a statement Saturday night that during an ensuing search of the vehicle and building, investigators located several incendiary and improvised explosive devices, some of which had partially detonated.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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DiMartino wrote in an email that KCPD plans to send a press release with details of the crash once investigators leave the scene.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
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