as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an exploration into the disappearance of famed aviator Amelia Earhart
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Recent Examples of exploration
This adaptability supports a variety of scientific and technological advancements, contributing to the future of space exploration.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Also worth mentioning is Luminara’s Marina complex, which gives guests an alternative to off-ship exploration.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Narwhals have exhibited intense fear responses to seismic airguns used in oil and gas exploration, making sudden, deep dives to escape the blasts.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Cookson Adventures In a bold new chapter for high-end exploration travel, the Hermes mega-catamaran has officially launched in the Galápagos Islands, setting a new standard for ultra-luxury cruising in one of the world’s most extraordinary ecological frontiers.
—Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Also worth mentioning is Luminara’s Marina complex, which gives guests an alternative to off-ship exploration.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Narwhals have exhibited intense fear responses to seismic airguns used in oil and gas exploration, making sudden, deep dives to escape the blasts.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Cookson Adventures In a bold new chapter for high-end exploration travel, the Hermes mega-catamaran has officially launched in the Galápagos Islands, setting a new standard for ultra-luxury cruising in one of the world’s most extraordinary ecological frontiers.
—Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploration
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The agency announced the reward on Thursday shortly after releasing two images of the person of interest in the investigation.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety, gave a timeline of the investigation at a press conference earlier on Thursday.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, analytical software has revolutionized linguistic inquiry, enabling greater understanding of the ways language works—when, how, and why words break out; the specific contexts for expressions and idioms.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Other than in the Second Circuit, the federal courts of appeals generally have interpreted the Confrontation Clause to require face-to-face cross examination, and counsel should be wary of giving up that important right.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The subcommittee heard their statements as part of an examination of a purportedly secret UFO retrieval program managed by the Pentagon.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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For now, the study provides proof of concept.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Edelman and his wife, Michelle Edelman – a trailblazer in art and design who has led Traffic Creative Management and TrafficArts since 1996 – acquired Martins’ first study titled Watchman (2018), recognizing a powerful force in the global art world.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Algerian is equally capable of tucking into midfield, running the flanks, playing probing passes from a wide-centre-back role or making darting movements towards goal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pledges to give it all away A good friend of philanthropist Michael Milken who has raised billions of dollars for cancer research, Ellison believes the road to bliss is altruistic giving.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the planning stages of the two-part Viking mission, which landed spacecraft on Mars in the mid-seventies, Sagan argued that the probes should include lights and cameras, in case creatures scurried past.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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The anti-dumping probe will run for about a year and may be extended by another six months, if needed, while the anti-bias probe usually takes about three months, according to the trade regulator.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploration. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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