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

Cities breathe a little easier, celebrated museums and archaeological sites can be explored without long lines, local restaurants return to serving their own communities, and the pace becomes noticeably more relaxed. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

At the center of the narrative is the theme of parenthood, explored through the eyes of someone who chooses to give it up out of sheer fear and inadequacy. — Ed Meza, Variety, 23 July 2026

As happened last summer, Villa have recently explored signing a team-mate of Garnacho’s, Nicolas Jackson, permanently. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Brown says the firm also explored investing in an Israeli start-up developing underground munitions capable of tunneling beneath targets before detonating, but that deal ultimately fell through. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 22 July 2026

The executive producer also shares that Nico and Bianca’s rare bond as demigod siblings will be explored. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026

Pursuing themes explored on the 2025 orchestral suite La Belleza, Pimienta’s latest release, Caribenya, turns the page to brazenly direct songwriting. — Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026

Speakers also explored the intersection between faith and democratic values, condemning discriminatory law enforcement practices and cutbacks of voting rights. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

As governments and technology companies search for reliable, low-carbon power solutions, micro-modular reactors are emerging as one of several technologies being explored to support future electricity demand. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026