Synonyms for

Researching

Verb / ri:ˈsɜ:tʃɪŋ / Another word for researching — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Researching means to study something in detail, in order to discover new facts or test a theory.

Synonyms & similar words

research explore search investigating examining exploring studying analyzing inquiring probing searching scrutinizing delving checking surveying ventilating discovering inspecting assaying canvassing sifting fact-finding perusing

Synonyms by register

Formal

investigating examining inquiring exploring

Informal

looking into checking out digging into scoping out

Literary

delving probing scouring

Antonyms

ignoring neglecting disregarding overlooking forgetting shirking

Common collocations

  • researching diligently
  • researching thoroughly
  • researching extensively
  • researching online
  • researching data
  • researching new ideas
  • researching the market
  • researching a topic

Word family

noun research
verb research
adjective researchable

Usage note

The word 'researching' implies a systematic and thorough investigation. It is generally used in formal or academic contexts, though informal synonyms exist for casual conversation.

Example sentences

  1. She is researching how plants grow in different environments.
  2. He spent all night researching for his history essay.
  3. I am researching the best restaurants in town for my sister's birthday dinner.
  4. Scientists are researching the effects of climate change on the ocean.
  5. She is researching the history of her family tree.

Quotes

  • Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought. - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
  • Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose. - Zora Neale Hurston
  • Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing. - Wernher von Braun

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