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
David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.
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Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Incorporating personal narratives into explorations of design elements, and photographic techniques.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Taurus April 20 – May 20 The cosmic breeze is carrying fascinating scents, drawing you out of your comfort zone into curious explorations.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Incorporating personal narratives into explorations of design elements, and photographic techniques.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Taurus April 20 – May 20 The cosmic breeze is carrying fascinating scents, drawing you out of your comfort zone into curious explorations.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explorations
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District scrutiny and investigations Bill Elliott announced his retirement in January 2026 amid heightened scrutiny of the district's handling of Caleb Elliott's hiring and supervision.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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There is no sign outside for the companies that, on paper, received tens of millions of dollars tied to one of the largest corruption investigations in global soccer.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The American Meteor Society has also been fielding a growing number of inquiries during this season.—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Barrett-Reis did not respond to inquiries for this article, including a message sent via LinkedIn and a letter sent to an address that appeared to be associated with her.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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That is why the recent ruling by Israel’s Supreme Court allowing women to sit for the national rabbinical examinations feels so significant, and so deeply personal.—
Rabba Sara Hurwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The group cites studies showing that many retailers do not pass on the full amount of the gas tax reduction to consumers.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Arguably the most important filmmaker to come out of Israel in several generations and a major presence on the world-cinema scene, Lapid specializes in character studies and constant interrogations of the way that power structures (social, national, global) shape lives.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2026
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Such hair-thin probes can measure heartbeat, oxygen saturation and temperature in real time.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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The man was allegedly Tased three times, once directly with the probes, and suffered a broken rib.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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