researching

present participle of research

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of researching The only person willing to take Calvin’s concerns seriously is Fonda Howander (Mackenzie Davis), a marine zoologist researching out of a nearby facility. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Adam Johnson in West Virginia is still researching and chatting with ChatGPT about his ballot. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026 Every month, companies invest heavily to attract consumers who are actively researching products. — Adam Barker, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 O’Sullivan is also researching how the microbiome may support gut function in people with autism and aid in the treatment of anorexia nervosa. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026 Last year, the prize went to three scientists researching the immune system. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 Flight connections, visas, accommodation, transportation, travel advisories and local infrastructure all need researching. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026 John Plunkett, a historian at the University of Exeter, was researching the history of cosmoramas and similar visual technology in the UK and Ireland as part of a broader European project. — ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 While at Northwestern, Daniel continued researching experimental mechanics and composite materials. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for researching
Verb
  • The neighborhood/area Lucknam is brilliantly placed for exploring the nearby city of Bath and the Cotswolds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers are also exploring whether gut health may influence retinal health, although that connection is still emerging.
    — Angelica Stabile , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Prison authorities are investigating the incident as a homicide, and the Office of the Inspector General has been notified, according to CDCR.
    — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Santa Ana officials were investigating Monday after a video circulating on social media appeared to show two police officers throwing a suspect to the ground and beating him.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The death in a helicopter crash of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and three others has reverberated across government and industry circles on the continent, as investigators began examining what caused the aircraft to go down.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Spacebound nuclear power The center plans to release a report in early 2027 examining how Canada could expand its position in space isotope production.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Researching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/researching. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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