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
Some writers take their exploration through history.
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Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Comedian Zach Galifianakis hosts a six-episode exploration of gardening from small to large scale.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Olivas said that, for astronauts, the risks that come with space exploration -- especially a test flight -- are understood and accepted.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
As its name suggests, Artemis 2 will be the second mission in NASA's Artemis program of moon exploration.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Comedian Zach Galifianakis hosts a six-episode exploration of gardening from small to large scale.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Olivas said that, for astronauts, the risks that come with space exploration -- especially a test flight -- are understood and accepted.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
As its name suggests, Artemis 2 will be the second mission in NASA's Artemis program of moon exploration.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploration
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Anyone can trigger an adult protection investigation by calling The Florida Abuse Hotline, 1-800-96 ABUSE.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The investigation revealed that the man near the scene was the child's uncle, who was the last person known to be responsible for the child's care, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was convicted in 2019 of seven felonies, including obstructing a congressional inquiry, lying to investigators under oath and attempting to block witness testimony.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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This inquiry into police corruption stems from a dramatic news conference last year by a provincial police officer, who accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior police officers of having links with organized crime.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Whether this turns out to be a goofy bit of fluff or an actual examination of power dynamics in relationships is yet to be determined (though the trailer suggests the former).—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers popular toys, scientific studies, natural disasters, holidays, and trending news.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The school integrates four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through its corporate work study program.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The hosts also talk about Prasad’s second exit from the FDA and a congressman’s probing of the agency’s rare disease drug denials.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
12 Mar. 2026
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To this end, the event was likely either a misunderstanding or a deliberate probing of China’s aerial defense response.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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As recently as 2022, research group IDinsight found unintended pregnancy was, after a lack of money for school fees, the leading cause of girls not returning to education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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These requests typically don’t require changing the name, but rather editing its definition — for instance, the primary feature of a condition may need updating, or research may have found new aspects of a disease.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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South Africa’s police chief was charged with corruption as part of a probe that has exposed the staggering graft problem in the continent’s biggest economy.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The probe adds to pressure that social media companies are facing on both sides of the Atlantic over the welfare of young people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploration. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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