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

Times staff writer Deborah Vankin recently explored the practice of walking therapy by taking a hike through Griffith Park with psychotherapist Ismary Colón Angueira, who specializes in the modality. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

In Japan, this genre has been explored quite thoroughly in anime or animation, but it’s never really been done in live-action. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 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

The Braves explored a Skubal acquisition at the deadline, but the Tigers preferred the Dodgers’ collection of prospects. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

To play Stallone, Ippolito explored the hardships that shaped — and fueled — the older actor, including a difficult childhood, limited parental support and a profound sense of isolation. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Interconnected themes of transformation, confidence, self-expression, craftsmanship and mastery will be explored. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

The complexities of human longing across the ages are not explored so much as solved, in the manner of a mathematical proof. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026

Investigators have explored the possibility that Harpeth River Jane Doe’s travel companion was also found dead. — Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026