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as in investigated
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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as in searched
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean
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Recent Examples of explored
The beauty of Neue Galerie is its modest size, and all three gallery floors can be fairly explored in about 30 minutes.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
For decades, 60 Minutes has explored some of the most remote and extraordinary places on Earth, places viewers have never been and likely will never go.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The study explored their distribution in relation to major trade routes, environmental constraints, and regional economic specializations.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
In 2024, city staff explored alternatives regarding renovating the current space or renovating an existing building.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
In all, Beckham, with various partnership groups, explored more than 20 sites.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Prior work has explored ultrasound sensing mainly on ground robots, but applying it to aerial robots has been difficult due to propeller noise and weak signals.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and navigating the steep, winding stone pathways between them is a workout in its own right.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
The company has explored significant emissions reductions, renewable energy partnerships, and long-term transition strategies, including options that could dramatically reduce carbon output over time.
—Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
For decades, 60 Minutes has explored some of the most remote and extraordinary places on Earth, places viewers have never been and likely will never go.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The study explored their distribution in relation to major trade routes, environmental constraints, and regional economic specializations.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
In 2024, city staff explored alternatives regarding renovating the current space or renovating an existing building.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
In all, Beckham, with various partnership groups, explored more than 20 sites.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Prior work has explored ultrasound sensing mainly on ground robots, but applying it to aerial robots has been difficult due to propeller noise and weak signals.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and navigating the steep, winding stone pathways between them is a workout in its own right.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
The company has explored significant emissions reductions, renewable energy partnerships, and long-term transition strategies, including options that could dramatically reduce carbon output over time.
—Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explored
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The robbery is still being investigated by Beverly Police with assistance from the State Police.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The war has been marked by atrocities including mass killings, gang rape and other crimes, that have been being investigated by the International Criminal Court as potential war crimes and crimes against humanity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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As Pivetta searched for his accuracy in the first inning, neither the former reliever Stammen nor pitching coach Ruben Niebla had success in getting the righty on track.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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State police later searched the area near the steel bridge and found among the piles of wood chips an envelope bearing the victim’s name, pieces of bone and tissue, a human fingernail and crowns to the victim’s teeth, prosecutors said.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Another, by the Agency for Health Care Administration, examined whether the Flagami house where Rabell lived was an unlicensed elder care facility.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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OrbDoc, a health care technology company that uses artificial intelligence to create tools for clinicians, performed an analysis for NBC News that examined what hospitals charge uninsured patients for particular procedures compared with what Medicare pays.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Explored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explored. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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