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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
Isola and others explored one such training scheme in a recent paper.
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Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Through a series of interviews with longtime KC residents such as Alvin Brooks, Banks explored the history and future of Dunbar, once a vibrant neighborhood.
—Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
The many cuisines of Asia will be explored and celebrated when the expansive Asia Live emporium joins Westfield Valley Fair’s restaurant collection.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Our editors explored the rise of nonalcoholic drinks for Dry January and shared what’s actually worth trying.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Designed for kids ages seven and under, its two floors are filled with environments meant to be explored, not observed, such as art studios, water-play areas, and gardens.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
In their new study, the researchers explored how the brain responds to this unregulated influx of calcium.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Nuna’s beauty team, consisting of hairstylist Antoine Martinez and makeup artist Ashley Sable, likewise leaned into the theme of the look as part of Jacobs’s spring 2025 collection, which explored surreal elements on models styled as doll-like silhouettes.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Details about the work of Ashton & Price and their community presence can be explored further through the firm’s official website and social media.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Through a series of interviews with longtime KC residents such as Alvin Brooks, Banks explored the history and future of Dunbar, once a vibrant neighborhood.
—Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
The many cuisines of Asia will be explored and celebrated when the expansive Asia Live emporium joins Westfield Valley Fair’s restaurant collection.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Our editors explored the rise of nonalcoholic drinks for Dry January and shared what’s actually worth trying.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Designed for kids ages seven and under, its two floors are filled with environments meant to be explored, not observed, such as art studios, water-play areas, and gardens.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
In their new study, the researchers explored how the brain responds to this unregulated influx of calcium.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Nuna’s beauty team, consisting of hairstylist Antoine Martinez and makeup artist Ashley Sable, likewise leaned into the theme of the look as part of Jacobs’s spring 2025 collection, which explored surreal elements on models styled as doll-like silhouettes.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Details about the work of Ashton & Price and their community presence can be explored further through the firm’s official website and social media.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explored
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The number of killings investigated last year fell to 67, with 57 of those categorized as murders — excluding cases such as justifiable homicides — a total not seen since 1967, according to data compiled by this news organization.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The shooting is being investigated by the FBI and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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As Venezuelans have slowly emerged from their homes to buy groceries, see family, and go back to work, many are leaving their phones at home, concerned about their devices being searched by armed supporters of the government known as colectivos.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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All price checks were searched online except Trader Joe’s.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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According to the Associated Press, the engine mount components were last closely examined in October 2021, with the next inspection not due for thousands of additional flight cycles.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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