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

Their bond deepens with the wry neuroses and gradually dropped defenses of many a midlife romantic comedy, though Parkinson’s complicates matters in unusual, empathetically explored ways. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

The movie is notable for its thoughtful approach to themes more often explored via heightened emotions. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Legislative efforts to censor books—like the fascistic Krause List campaign, in Texas—are also explored in depth. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026

Netflix has explored bidding for the rights to the Emmy Awards in recent years, but the streamer was not able to come up with a deal that made economic sense. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

For Clarins’ Hair Therapy line, a team explored fibroblasts — connective tissue cells — in people’s scalps, called dermal papilla, which impact hair’s shine, quality and density. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

While previous expressions in this series have explored a single variable at a time–first agave cultivation methods, then terroir–this release takes a broader view of the entire craft. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026

Several of her children have explored creative work alongside her. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

The Army has increasingly emphasized systems capable of operating with greater independence, while recent programs have explored autonomous intelligence, sensing, targeting, logistics and maneuver. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026