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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
Even today, geologists describe it as under-explored.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
This is the question explored in The War Room, which examines Bill Clinton's presidential bid via the proxies of James Carville and George Stephanopoulos, who ran his campaign and engineered its success in an outsized way.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Like every year, the Festival offers a selection of publications to help visitors deepen their understanding of the themes explored in the exhibitions and in the talks taking place throughout the four days of the Festival.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
American celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Colombian-American actress Sofía Vergara made appearances as guests sampled bites from top local and visiting chefs, explored wines, spirits and craft beers, and enjoyed live music, cooking demonstrations and product giveaways.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
With the high vacancy rates in most school districts, introducing an entrepreneurial approach for those able, suitable and seeking to educate should be explored, via national study in conjunction with our universities.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
On weekends, volunteers went on safaris or explored nearby towns.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Even cursory nods to the pandemic as the root cause of neighbors turning against neighbors aren’t explored so much as they’re acknowledged, as if viewers are somehow unaware of the polarization plaguing America.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
The concept was also explored with the Airborne Laser project, initiated in 1996 and tested in 2007, when a laser with one megawatt of power was mounted on a Boeing 747.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
This is the question explored in The War Room, which examines Bill Clinton's presidential bid via the proxies of James Carville and George Stephanopoulos, who ran his campaign and engineered its success in an outsized way.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Like every year, the Festival offers a selection of publications to help visitors deepen their understanding of the themes explored in the exhibitions and in the talks taking place throughout the four days of the Festival.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
American celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Colombian-American actress Sofía Vergara made appearances as guests sampled bites from top local and visiting chefs, explored wines, spirits and craft beers, and enjoyed live music, cooking demonstrations and product giveaways.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
With the high vacancy rates in most school districts, introducing an entrepreneurial approach for those able, suitable and seeking to educate should be explored, via national study in conjunction with our universities.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
On weekends, volunteers went on safaris or explored nearby towns.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Even cursory nods to the pandemic as the root cause of neighbors turning against neighbors aren’t explored so much as they’re acknowledged, as if viewers are somehow unaware of the polarization plaguing America.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
The concept was also explored with the Airborne Laser project, initiated in 1996 and tested in 2007, when a laser with one megawatt of power was mounted on a Boeing 747.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explored
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The findings also said that police properly investigated the crash and the circumstances leading up to it.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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The area investigated this week had not been previously examined, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
21 Feb. 2026
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The student suspected of having the firearm was removed from class, and the school resource deputy searched their bag, Boyd said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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The plane was declared a crime scene and was searched and cleared by authorities before departing after a nearly three-hour delay.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The researchers examined neurons at different stages of development within the brain tissue samples.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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