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
On his popular YouTube channel, Cool Worlds, Kipping takes viewers on in-depth explorations of subjects like planetary systems, interstellar travel, and the search for life beyond Earth.
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Adam Frank, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Paradocs Paradocs showcases the year’s non-fiction film art, in which visual artists and filmmakers present their explorations into non-fiction filmmaking.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Shows with women protagonists and nuanced explorations of their personal and professional lives reflect her wit, irreverence, and commitment to social justice.
—Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Many important explorations are worth considering regarding AI persona vectors.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
For eight years, Un operated Kreung, an acclaimed pop-up whose explorations of flavor and memory were a proving ground for many of the dishes now on Bong’s menu.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
American describes the broader arc as threefold—Butler’s relationship to California’s geography; her matrilineal inheritance; and finally, her visions of space travel as counterpoints to today’s privatized explorations.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Those explorations will often necessitate the sharing of proprietary materials.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2025
From surreal explorations of identity and memory to unsettling dystopian visions, DC has always been the home for comics that refuse to fit the mold.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adam Frank, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Paradocs Paradocs showcases the year’s non-fiction film art, in which visual artists and filmmakers present their explorations into non-fiction filmmaking.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Shows with women protagonists and nuanced explorations of their personal and professional lives reflect her wit, irreverence, and commitment to social justice.
—Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Many important explorations are worth considering regarding AI persona vectors.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
For eight years, Un operated Kreung, an acclaimed pop-up whose explorations of flavor and memory were a proving ground for many of the dishes now on Bong’s menu.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
American describes the broader arc as threefold—Butler’s relationship to California’s geography; her matrilineal inheritance; and finally, her visions of space travel as counterpoints to today’s privatized explorations.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Those explorations will often necessitate the sharing of proprietary materials.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2025
From surreal explorations of identity and memory to unsettling dystopian visions, DC has always been the home for comics that refuse to fit the mold.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explorations
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Former Attorney General Merrick Garland said his investigations of Trump during the Biden administration involved following the facts and the law − without direction from the White House.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The investigations are based on cellphone records, surveillance footage and other details, like a release of liability form in Thomas’ girlfriend’s name, which was associated with a car seen fleeing burglaries in Orinda, Novato and Oakley, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Please direct all inquiries on this matter to the Department of Justice.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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The staffer did not directly respond, saying only that Tesla does not answer media inquiries and that customers would receive information when available.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Forensic examinations of the equivalent of 100,000 cell phones worth of data is underway.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Because there was a limited number of remains found, the examinations came back undetermined.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Plus, recent studies have indicated that reliance on AI models can reduce physicians' ability to make accurate clinical judgments in the absence of AI.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The officials did not unveil any new medical evidence or studies.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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SpaceX just sent three space weather probes to the final frontier.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Other industry providers in the Twin Cities such as Evergreen Recovery and Kyros, which provided coaching for non-clinical peer recovery specialists, have also shut down amid recent fraud probes.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Explorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explorations. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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