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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You report that the company has spent $250 million so far on researching hesperaloe and developing the tech to use it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
I spend years researching and writing books that cobble together the nuggets of information I’ve gathered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
In Friday’s video, Smith said that she’s been researching charities and foundations to support and included links to GoFundMe pages for children who are battling cancer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
I’ve also been researching credit-counseling and debt-management companies, and many seem to have strong reviews.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
I didn't mention the BBC News report, or that I had been researching Zimbabwe, or any of that.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
