research
noun
diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc..
researching
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present participleof research.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Everyday Americans are finding ways to use AI tools to help manage their investments, from researching the market to deploying agents to buy stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
But he says it was only for researching roles, tidying up his CV and generating mock practise questions for video interviews.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
One of the most surprising findings I had researching this book was the importance of banter, of humor, of fun, of doing things that waters the garden of the community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
MarketWatch: What surprised you most while researching the book?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
You’ll all be researching your question, because research is fun, fun, fun!
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
