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as in investigated
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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as in searched
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean
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Recent Examples of explored
Researchers explored the remains during multiple deep-sea submersible trips in 2023, collecting samples and mapping the extent of the necropolis.
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Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
The researchers explored how to grow grass in indoor stadiums that lack plant-sustaining sunlight, collecting data in a shade structure FIFA constructed at the University of Tennessee to replicate conditions of a domed stadium.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Though Porgy and Bess didn’t pan out, Spielberg further explored stage-to-screen adaptations with 2021’s West Side Story, which garnered seven Oscar nominations and clinched one for Supporting Actress for Ariana DeBose.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 June 2026
The frequencies are increasingly being explored for applications ranging from high-resolution imaging and advanced sensing to satellite communications and future mobile networks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
As an openly gay man, Hockney explored erotic themes, giving youthful male bodies the same tender scrutiny that artists had been giving the female nude for centuries.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
The team also explored which sensory components of food drive the activation of the neurons.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
According to another source, former KU guard Melvin Council — who played two seasons at a JUCO and three in Division I — explored the possibility of securing a waiver.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Before taking her 32-year-old brother's offer seriously, Kizzy explored alternatives both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
The researchers explored how to grow grass in indoor stadiums that lack plant-sustaining sunlight, collecting data in a shade structure FIFA constructed at the University of Tennessee to replicate conditions of a domed stadium.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Though Porgy and Bess didn’t pan out, Spielberg further explored stage-to-screen adaptations with 2021’s West Side Story, which garnered seven Oscar nominations and clinched one for Supporting Actress for Ariana DeBose.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 June 2026
The frequencies are increasingly being explored for applications ranging from high-resolution imaging and advanced sensing to satellite communications and future mobile networks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
As an openly gay man, Hockney explored erotic themes, giving youthful male bodies the same tender scrutiny that artists had been giving the female nude for centuries.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
The team also explored which sensory components of food drive the activation of the neurons.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
According to another source, former KU guard Melvin Council — who played two seasons at a JUCO and three in Division I — explored the possibility of securing a waiver.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Before taking her 32-year-old brother's offer seriously, Kizzy explored alternatives both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explored
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If candidates violate these rules, they can be investigated and sanctioned by the Commission on Judicial Performance, a state agency.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The case is being investigated as a homicide, police said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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Officers searched the area, and one of them noticed something yellow sticking up from the weeds near the water.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Officers searched the car and gathered evidence.—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Authorities added that items from the tent were examined by the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory, but investigators at the time were unable to obtain usable latent fingerprints from them.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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And because his authority is nowhere on the org chart, it cannot be examined, questioned, or held accountable in any formal sense.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Explored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explored. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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