How to Use explore in a Sentence

explore

verb
  • I decided to go out and explore the town.
  • You need to explore your feelings on this subject more carefully.
  • They were sent to explore unknown regions of Africa.
  • The book explores a number of controversial issues.
  • Researchers are exploring how language is acquired by children.
  • The children were encouraged to explore mathematics.
  • So that was fun to explore and play with.
    Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The best way to explore that side is via kayak.
    Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Lots of nooks to explore if the crowds get heavy.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
  • Here's how to explore the scene.
    Carolina Abbott Galvão, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The best way to explore the city is by foot and metro.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Just tried it out, explored, lived on my own for a bit.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • There are dozens of farms to explore in the region.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Yet, for some, the work path is worth exploring.
    Helen Dennis, Daily News, 2 May 2026
  • Plus take a carousel ride, hop aboard the train, or explore the playground.
    Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022
  • On any day of the week, the area has a slew of art galleries to explore.
    Kori Perten, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
  • So there's something there to explore.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
  • In Lund, kids can run around, explore, and grow while grown-ups sit and talk.
    Big Think, 1 May 2026
  • The next day, guests are invited to explore the area by land or sea.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Come and explore the works of authors who pushed the genre forward.
    cleveland, 9 Dec. 2022
  • This area is rocky, but has some tide pools for kids to explore (safely, in low tide).
    Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Here's where to stay, dine, and explore on a visit to Lucerne.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2024
  • Lynette loves exploring and works out a lot, her daughter said.
    Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
  • In other words, explore your options but keep an open mind.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • There are many more price cuts to explore below, but here are our top deals of the sale right now.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 9 July 2023
  • That seemed like a really ripe area to explore.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
  • But don’t be fooled, Shoshone is well worth exploring in its own right.
    Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • If travel or study calls, sketch the first steps and request time to explore them.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • There's much invention in this vein to be explored.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
  • Cold cases in the area were also explored.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026

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