Synonyms of explored

explored

verb

past tense of explore

1

as in investigated

to search through or into

communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigated
• examined
• researched
• studied
• scanned
• inspected
• probed
• viewed
• looked (into)
• inquired (into)
• dug (into)
• checked into
• delved (into)
• checked up on
• perused
• sifted
• browsed
• surfed
• skimmed (through)
• thumbed (through)
• reinvestigated
• cruised

2

as in searched

to go into or range over for purposes of discovery

we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• searched
• probed
• hunted
• discovered
• prospected
• scouted
• revealed
• skirred
• disclosed
• reconnoitered
• unearthed
• fathomed
• plumbed
• sounded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of explored

For decades, engineering, technical, and industrial processes first explored as methods of keeping nations safe or attacking enemies have also found their way into the civilian world. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

In April, the family explored Portugal for 10 days, stopping in cities like Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

The cast has explored method dressing while promoting the film, with Williams’ latest look offering a prime example. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Meta confirmed to Reuters that the plan, reportedly codenamed Project OT (short for organization transformation), explored scenarios in which Meta reduced some team headcounts by 60 percent and that the plan called for two rounds of layoffs. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

My work has explored how technology can help measure and promote these connections for better health, such as by tracking activity through wearables or delivering mindfulness training through mobile apps. — Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

The Kings explored a number of trade possibilities before deciding to waive DeRozan. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Heartland is written and directed by Shana Feste, who previously explored the world of country musicians with her 2010 movie Country Strong, which starred Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Researchers explored whether menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) appeared to change the relationship between menopause timing and brain changes and found no significant effect. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Aug. 2026