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Definition of researchesnext
plural of research

researches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of research

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Recent Examples of researches
Noun
Having heard of the fruitful researches carried on by you last year on the hitherto little understood properties of water surfaces. Mariel Carr, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026 The feminine advantage, beginning with the first spoken word, increases with age, according to recent researches in the language development of preschool children, girls being first to employ phrases and using longer sentences. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026 In testing the battery using a hot plate as the heat source, the researches connected 10 cells in series and powered an LED light. IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2019
Verb
However, the lab also researches ways the invasive species may positively affect some small environmental elements, Nunez-Mir said, like how some invasive plant species may act as extra resources for pollinators. Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Renaissance Capital, which researches the potential for initial public offerings, counts Anthropic as third among the most valuable private firms, behind SpaceX and ChatGPT maker OpenAI, valued at $500 billion. ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 Reynolds used the Brighton Marathon run to raise thousands of dollars for Fight for Sight, which researches various eye conditions. Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 Atir, who researches conversations with strangers, had no connection to the study and praised its design. Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026 The comparisons between the two companies indicate how far Chinese automakers have come, said Tu Le, founder of Sino Auto Insights, a firm that researches the Chinese automotive market. Robert Ferris, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026 Michael Wagner, who researches the role of social media in political campaigns at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, reviewed a sampling of Ponto's messages and posts. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026 False alarms can dull vigilance One key question is how sensitive to make the system, said Nikita Ermolaev, a research engineer at IPVM, which tests and researches security technology. Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026 Some 450,000 owner-operators currently haul long-distance freight by the truckload, estimates Stephen Burks, a former truck driver and economist at the University of Minnesota Morris who researches the industry. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researches
Noun
  • So far, no one has been arrested, but officials said a couple of cases have been documented as hate-crime investigations.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The former inspector general garnered a reputation for high-profile investigations, some of which saw her butt heads with Mayor Brandon Johnson and his administration.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This class, featuring insights from experts like Amy Cuddy and Sylvia Ann Hewlett, explores the concept of presence in communication and leadership, offering strategies to enhance executive presence, build confidence, and effectively manage performance anxiety for professional success.
    Big Think, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The 1974 memoir explores Hollywood's Golden Age, and is packed with stories of some of its biggest stars.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Noelle Berriet, Kean's congressional spokeswoman, did not reply to multiple inquiries asking about the congressman missing votes.
    Lauren Peller, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Blogoslawski and Stewart did not respond immediately to inquiries late Friday.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Officials said the deputy is on standard administrative leave while the Oakland County Sheriff's Office investigates the shooting.
    Nick Lentz, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division, which investigates the city's most high-profile cases, is handling the investigation.
    Francie Ebert, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The body of commentary that has developed since, particularly in the field of postcolonial studies, has traced the ways in which uninvited borrowings follow the vectors of asymmetrical power relations.
    Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
  • The best reality shows—every Bravo franchise, The Kardashians, Dance Moms—are anthropological studies with campy one-liners, life blown up to exaggerated proportions.
    Daisy Jones, Vogue, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • Through fluid storytelling and character studies, the show examines the impact of Jamie’s actions on those around him and highlights the radicalization of young boys in toxic online spaces.
    Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In the May issue of The Atlantic, Idrees Kahloon examines America’s gerontocracy problem.
    Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.
    Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Once the animals undergo forensic medical examinations, the PSPCA said charges for the people responsible could include animal cruelty and neglect, failure to provide access to clean and sanity shelter and lack of veterinary care.
    Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Memoiristic explorations of lemmings, foxes, childhood violence, and pregnancy give way to a sequence of love stories dedicated to the northern lights, diving into mythology and spirituality.
    Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
  • His fearless explorations provided context that brought relevance, intimacy and urgency to our relationship with music.
    Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026

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