Thesaurus results for EXPLORATION

exploration

noun

ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of exploration

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 The method became the backbone of modern geophysical prospecting, and supercharged the growth of a burgeoning oil and gas exploration industry worldwide. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 July 2026 Edinburgh’s conference looks designed as an exploration and stress test of what kinds of films the current system can still support. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 July 2026 Black Messiah was such a rich text and led me to so much beautiful exploration. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 July 2026 Get your child started early with their STEM education with this electronics exploration kit. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exploration

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Police said that the state Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation will conduct an independent investigation and that the district attorney will conduct a review.

— Marin Scott, NBC news, 23 July 2026
Siena College of Health was shut down in 2023 following an FBI investigation that found the nursing school was implicated in a scheme distributing more than 7,600 fake nursing diplomas.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of investigation

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According to the news site Gothamist, one early focus of its inquiry appears to be the company that MetroLoft used to install the building’s steel.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
Neither Suarez nor EvoSkin responded to the Herald’s inquiries about whether the FDA had cleared Endo One.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of inquiry

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Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation on Saturday, bowing to mounting pressure after tens of thousands of students and supporters took to the streets demanding his removal and sweeping reforms to India’s examination system.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
After a brief examination, Quinn recommended treatment with hand sanitizer applied into the ear canals during the visit and at home, according to a reprimand issued by the medical board July 16.

— Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of examination

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By the end of his studies, Salakhutdinov recalled, Yang turned down a job offer from a senior Apple executive who reported directly to Tim Cook.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
The study projected that, if the recommendations were implemented, they could be completed by 2020.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of study

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Chinese model vendors are expected to leverage open-source software to promote their global usage and adoption, said Lian Jye Su, of the technology research and advisory group Omdia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Investigators combed through the DNA and paper trail genealogy research to fill gaps in Bradley’s family tree, from newspaper and social media records to genetic analysis.

— Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of research

Noun

City councilors also pushed forward a probe to examine Boston Police Department staffing, retirements, forced overtime, recruitment strategies and more in April.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
The groundwork laid by the rovers and other Mars orbiters, landers and probes could someday help humanity take its first steps on another planet.

— Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 July 2026

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