Thesaurus results for DELVE (INTO)

delve (into)

verb

ˈdelv

Definition of delve (into)

as in to explore

to search through or into we uncovered many interesting stories as we delved into the history of the house we were restoring

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From fans around the world trying the Metroplex’s best barbecue to exploring the Fort Worth Stockyards and hopping back on double-digit-hour flights with cowboy hats on, Haaland’s DFW experience encapsulated that completely.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
In Simulacra and Simulation, Jean Baudrillard famously explored the perils of living in a world of holograms.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of explore

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Cyclospora surges can be tricky to investigate, and food poisoning sources can be hard to establish.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
The deal could close as soon as July 22, though several states, including Oregon and California, are investigating whether the $111 billion transaction violates their antitrust laws.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of investigate

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Apple examines each application and each update of every third-party app, and if these don’t meet Apple’s definition of acceptable, then they are not allowed to be installed.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
These agencies examine the water in comparison to contamination thresholds to determine if the area is swimmable.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of examine

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