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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
The mother-daughter relationship being explored here is a complex one.
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Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Similar questions are increasingly being explored in areas involving pain, stiffness, inflammation, and connective tissue health.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
That being said, Breslow confirmed that the Red Sox have explored making external additions to help the team.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
At school, Turner participated in Future Farmers of America and explored trade skills, eventually discovering a passion for welding.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
That wasn’t its only subject; comedy and power and misogyny and creativity and intergenerational conflict and work ethic and, especially in its last few seasons, the debased state of the entertainment industry were all richly explored through lines.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2026
But Yormark indicated those ideas would need to be further explored before making any recommendations.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Many people take advantage of the rafting, but the area can also be explored by driving the Ocoee Scenic Byway.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
The picture is used to identify mines that can be explored with advanced acoustic systems and cameras, Britton said.
—Emma Burrows, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Similar questions are increasingly being explored in areas involving pain, stiffness, inflammation, and connective tissue health.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
That being said, Breslow confirmed that the Red Sox have explored making external additions to help the team.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
At school, Turner participated in Future Farmers of America and explored trade skills, eventually discovering a passion for welding.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
That wasn’t its only subject; comedy and power and misogyny and creativity and intergenerational conflict and work ethic and, especially in its last few seasons, the debased state of the entertainment industry were all richly explored through lines.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2026
But Yormark indicated those ideas would need to be further explored before making any recommendations.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Many people take advantage of the rafting, but the area can also be explored by driving the Ocoee Scenic Byway.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
The picture is used to identify mines that can be explored with advanced acoustic systems and cameras, Britton said.
—Emma Burrows, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explored
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The case is being investigated by Berkeley Police Department’s homicide unit detectives, along with the Alameda County Coroner’s Office.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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But the New Glenn is supposed to launch the Blue Moon into space, and the rocket is now grounded as the cause of the explosion is investigated.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies on Friday searched a medical building in Carmichael after receiving what turned about to be unfounded reports of an intruder.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Researchers also examined studies finding that vaping aerosols contain potentially carcinogenic compounds, including formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and heavy metals such as nickel, chromium and lead that may come from heating elements within devices.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Each episode of the series examined a different homicide case, with Hansen interviewing key witnesses, victims, and members of law enforcement.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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