research
noun
diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc..
researches
-
present tense formof research (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The most sustainable solution would be for retailers to slow down fashion cycles by designing products that are less trendy and more durable, said Vishal Agrawal, who researches sustainability in business at Georgetown University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Dennis Culhane, a University of Pennsylvania professor who researches homelessness and served as an L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Dr Carolina Bandinelli, an associate professor at the University of Warwick, who researches dating, relationships and communication agrees that the pandemic changed dating for Gen Z.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Lisa Baranik, who researches chronic pain, says she used to dump her knowledge on people, once even scaring off a yoga instructor by giving unsolicited advice on back pain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Lancelot re-appeared before they had taken their researches further than the date.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
