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as in to investigate
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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Writing the human genome can inspire the next generation to see DNA as something that can be composed, unlocking possibilities that evolution has never explored.
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Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Season 3 will jump forward in time, exploring the characters' lives after high school.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
When the beach is at low tide, visitors can explore the large sea cave and tide pools, or hop on a kayak to paddle through coastal kelp beds.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
The project began with a conversation between Suzuki, Brooks Brothers chief executive officer Ken Ohashi and creative director Michael Bastian, who suggested exploring a new direction outside of Engineered Garments’ signature casualwear.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Season 3 will jump forward in time, exploring the characters' lives after high school.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
When the beach is at low tide, visitors can explore the large sea cave and tide pools, or hop on a kayak to paddle through coastal kelp beds.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
The project began with a conversation between Suzuki, Brooks Brothers chief executive officer Ken Ohashi and creative director Michael Bastian, who suggested exploring a new direction outside of Engineered Garments’ signature casualwear.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explore
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House Republicans had promised to use their majority to investigate Hunter's businesses, which cast a shadow on President Biden's reelection campaign.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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With leaves still clinging to the trees, Arne Slot had overseen four straight defeats, prompting searching questions to be asked of the head coach, the club’s summer transfer strategy, senior players and everything in between.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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While deputies searched the shelter, a man fell through the ceiling and was immediately detained, Enriquez said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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This article is part of our Fast Lane Living series, examining the inner workings (practical and luxurious) of Formula One’s traveling circus.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Public Utilities Board in Singapore pilots this method, and Japan examines PRO integration at coastal industrial locations where existing processes offer operational advantages.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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