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

These experiments explored how different configurations could support coordinated object handling, transportation, and movement across challenging terrain. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

Lee has explored beyond design concepts through the fictional landscapes of Dune, as with The Hidden Secrets of Dune’s Darkest Planet, and Lord of the Rings. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026

Another group of researchers, however, has explored a far more unusual possibility. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

The company has also explored a phone notification system for letting people know when the glasses are nearby, similar to third-party apps that already do this. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026

Samus said the study also explored ways to improve the individual interchanges not on the mainline where there is a lot of backup. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026

Over the years, that initial lightweight concept matured, adding practical refinements like a full glass canopy, as explored in the X-Bow GT. — New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026

Epstein explored buying a Gulfstream jet in 2015 from South Aviation, a Fort Lauderdale company owned by Argentine businessman Federico Machado. — Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Throughout, there’s a lingering sadness, which is properly explored in a superb episode made up of a trifecta of flashbacks, and his dour constitution still pairs perfectly with Helen’s reassuring nature. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026