as in investigations
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 explorations
His career spanned more than five decades, from playing in big bands in the late 1930s to radical explorations in free jazz and electronic music from the ’60s through the ’80s.
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Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Her lyrical explorations of navigating a deeply feeling heart earned her a reputation as an indie bard of melancholy and loneliness, and fans, in turn, forged an intense parasocial relationship with her.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
His perceptive explorations of public and cultural institutions was unparalleled and he was honored with an honorary Academy Award in 2016.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Often regarded as Egypt’s answer to Alfred Hitchcock, the great director Kamal al Sheikh was known for his noir-inflected, clear-eyed explorations of class.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
The Prince recounts his interplanetary explorations, with strange characters at each stop, before his arrival on Earth.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the Gravel Running hybrid running shoe was studied for off-road explorations and mixed terrains, while the Sportstyle line arrayed emblematic designs and collaborations proving how Salomon transcended sports and performance to resonate also with a fashion audience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Yet, over a dozen states are moving forward with their own explorations of legality — like treatment for heroin patients or veterans only — or funding research through clinical trials, according to the advocacy group Americans for Ibogaine.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
At the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, overwater bungalows spaced far apart encourage secluded explorations of the land and ocean—lagoon swims, sunset walks, and lazy afternoons.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Her lyrical explorations of navigating a deeply feeling heart earned her a reputation as an indie bard of melancholy and loneliness, and fans, in turn, forged an intense parasocial relationship with her.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
His perceptive explorations of public and cultural institutions was unparalleled and he was honored with an honorary Academy Award in 2016.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Often regarded as Egypt’s answer to Alfred Hitchcock, the great director Kamal al Sheikh was known for his noir-inflected, clear-eyed explorations of class.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
The Prince recounts his interplanetary explorations, with strange characters at each stop, before his arrival on Earth.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the Gravel Running hybrid running shoe was studied for off-road explorations and mixed terrains, while the Sportstyle line arrayed emblematic designs and collaborations proving how Salomon transcended sports and performance to resonate also with a fashion audience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Yet, over a dozen states are moving forward with their own explorations of legality — like treatment for heroin patients or veterans only — or funding research through clinical trials, according to the advocacy group Americans for Ibogaine.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
At the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, overwater bungalows spaced far apart encourage secluded explorations of the land and ocean—lagoon swims, sunset walks, and lazy afternoons.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explorations
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The investigations involved extensive work that included detailed surveillance review, financial tracing across multiple banking institutions and search warrants for telecommunications and digital records, Wellington said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even the more restrained Lampros is facing criticism from local attorneys and law enforcement who say his group’s tactics violate constitutional rights and jeopardize legitimate investigations.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Over the last eight months, dozens of landlords and real estate agents have responded to Watson’s inquiries — and dozens have been sued for at least $100,000.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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These offices can help with tax forms, account inquiries, basic tax law assistance and more.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement With the case stalled, investigators decided to use polygraph examinations to test the credibility of their statements.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Every team’s athletic training staff is permitted to conduct medical examinations, which are a critical part of the entire process.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Renmin University, in Beijing, became the first university in China to offer an undergraduate major in Chinese classical studies.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many studies suggest that eating breakfast earlier may help regulate blood sugar.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Mar. 2026
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The older version troopers used had a total of four probes that had to be fired as a pair, giving police only two chances to land a suitable connection to their target.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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