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

While people might flock to New York City year-round for a glimpse of its dramatic skylines and cultural landmarks, locals know there are tens of thousands of miles to be explored beyond Manhattan. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

After heavily scouting and tracking him, Villa explored a possible deal for Mbaye in January. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

For fellow author Marissa Stapley, Telfer’s book is key to understanding why con artists are seen as intriguing — an idea Stapley explored in her 2021 novel, Lucky. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Many other qubit candidates have been explored, from electron spins to photons to more exotic quantum systems. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Ba's novels explored women caught between traditional upbringing and modern aspirations, criticizing polygamy, widespread in the country, and patriarchy. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

The topic is clearly in the zeitgeist and has been explored across a number of TikTok videos, particularly relevant since the growth of GLP1s. — Peter White, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

Each configuration has explored deeper integration between the air vehicle, its onboard systems, and communications links. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

According to a Meta news release, the team explored hundreds of designs, from all-caps to literal handwriting. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026