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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
Fellow Dolphins pass rusher Bradley Chubb was available, too, and the Ravens explored that option.
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Yet, despite his pedigree and the spotlight that comes with being Deion Sanders’ son, Cleveland has seemingly explored every other option to jump-start the offense.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
As well as unpacking women’s financial goals, the report also explored how their investment strategies differ from those of their male counterparts.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The Hillside Strangler case, which saw two serial killers terrorize Los Angeles in the late 1970s, is set to be explored in a new true-crime docuseries for MGM+.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
To address criterion two, cutting-edge intelligence technologies must be explored.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Through fluid fabrics, natural textures, and hues inspired by China’s traditional five-color philosophy, the collection explored the balance between transparency and freedom — a continuation of the brand’s humanist and ecological roots.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Grief can make people do the unthinkable, as explored in this viscerally upsetting horror drama from Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Each of the four films will tell the perspective of a different member of the Fab Four, but any specific details about what periods in their lives are being explored and how much of The Beatles’ history will be seen on screen remains unclear.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Yet, despite his pedigree and the spotlight that comes with being Deion Sanders’ son, Cleveland has seemingly explored every other option to jump-start the offense.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
As well as unpacking women’s financial goals, the report also explored how their investment strategies differ from those of their male counterparts.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The Hillside Strangler case, which saw two serial killers terrorize Los Angeles in the late 1970s, is set to be explored in a new true-crime docuseries for MGM+.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
To address criterion two, cutting-edge intelligence technologies must be explored.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Through fluid fabrics, natural textures, and hues inspired by China’s traditional five-color philosophy, the collection explored the balance between transparency and freedom — a continuation of the brand’s humanist and ecological roots.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Grief can make people do the unthinkable, as explored in this viscerally upsetting horror drama from Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Each of the four films will tell the perspective of a different member of the Fab Four, but any specific details about what periods in their lives are being explored and how much of The Beatles’ history will be seen on screen remains unclear.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explored
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Not a single case has been credibly and independently investigated.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The case was investigated by Michigan State Police.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Deputies and K-9s searched the area, and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office turned to the public for help identifying the suspect.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
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Deputies and K-9s searched the area, collected evidence and interviewed nearby residents and employees at businesses who may have witnessed or overheard the attack.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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According to a recent documentary, police have examined whether Revak might have been connected to as many as five different homicides over a 14-year span, including the disappearance of Huisentruit.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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For instance, the team examined SIRT1, a post-translational regulator linked to inflammation and cancer.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Explored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explored. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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