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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
Investigators explored a few theories.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
According to an analysis published last year, at least 164 clinical trials explored 127 potential Alzheimer’s drug developments in 2024.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 24 Mar. 2025
Eventually, around the age of 30, Calico switched gears and explored an acting career.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Through contrasting soft and hard tailoring, her work explored the connection between leather, wood, and leaves in a project that explores how nature impacts well-being.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
One of the best LPs of that year, the music explored our ongoing ecological emergency, mustering up personal meditations from inside the climate crisis.
—Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
George Orwell's haunting vision of a totalitarian future is thoughtfully explored in this film adaptation of his seminal novel, in which humble worker Winston Smith (John Hurt) and his fellow citizens must deal with constant surveillance by the government, punishing all those who fall out of line.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Throughout history, humanity has explored diverse avenues for lasting well-being — covering a spectrum of perspectives.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Treatment options, which will be explored by the franchise, include rest, physical therapy, medicine or arthroscopic surgery, according to the website.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
According to an analysis published last year, at least 164 clinical trials explored 127 potential Alzheimer’s drug developments in 2024.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 24 Mar. 2025
Eventually, around the age of 30, Calico switched gears and explored an acting career.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Through contrasting soft and hard tailoring, her work explored the connection between leather, wood, and leaves in a project that explores how nature impacts well-being.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
One of the best LPs of that year, the music explored our ongoing ecological emergency, mustering up personal meditations from inside the climate crisis.
—Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
George Orwell's haunting vision of a totalitarian future is thoughtfully explored in this film adaptation of his seminal novel, in which humble worker Winston Smith (John Hurt) and his fellow citizens must deal with constant surveillance by the government, punishing all those who fall out of line.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Throughout history, humanity has explored diverse avenues for lasting well-being — covering a spectrum of perspectives.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Treatment options, which will be explored by the franchise, include rest, physical therapy, medicine or arthroscopic surgery, according to the website.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explored
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Instead, sheriff’s offices statewide were allowed for seven years to choose which law enforcement agencies investigated their in-custody deaths.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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The incident is being investigated by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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After recapturing Jerusalem’s Holy Temple, which had been converted into a place of idol worship, the website says, the Maccabees searched for pure oil with which to light the Temple menorah.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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And yet, despite accepting the reality of the injury and what lies ahead of him, Moe Wagner searched for the good in the situation while keeping a smile on his face Monday.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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To analyze which nation might blink first, CNN examined China’s largest imports from the United States — soybeans — to see if and how that demand could be met elsewhere, what US farmers stand to lose and more.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Explored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explored. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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