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as in investigates
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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Recent Examples of explores
The film explores the complicated colonial history of Puerto Rico through Western/historical drama storytelling devices.
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Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The Cosmic Library explores massive books in order to explore everything else.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Starring real-life brothers Godwin Egbo and Chibuike Marvellous Egbo alongside Sope Dirisu, the film explores memory, fatherhood and political transition on the day of Nigeria’s first post-coup election.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
In 2024’s Daughters of the Nile, Zahra Barri explores Arab and Muslim feminism and sexuality from the perspectives of Egyptian women across three different generations.
—Hafsa Lodi, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
What readers are saying The conversation explores the potential impact of AI on the legal profession and the broader workforce.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2026
This guide explores the top trends, smart tips, and local considerations for choosing the best online wedding invitations in Arizona.
—Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Marie is a thoughtful and engaging teenager who explores their identity and works hard toward becoming a successful and confident adult.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Her work often explores themes of trauma, healing, and complex relationships, blending elements of dark romance with humor and character development.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The Cosmic Library explores massive books in order to explore everything else.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Starring real-life brothers Godwin Egbo and Chibuike Marvellous Egbo alongside Sope Dirisu, the film explores memory, fatherhood and political transition on the day of Nigeria’s first post-coup election.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
In 2024’s Daughters of the Nile, Zahra Barri explores Arab and Muslim feminism and sexuality from the perspectives of Egyptian women across three different generations.
—Hafsa Lodi, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
What readers are saying The conversation explores the potential impact of AI on the legal profession and the broader workforce.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2026
This guide explores the top trends, smart tips, and local considerations for choosing the best online wedding invitations in Arizona.
—Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Marie is a thoughtful and engaging teenager who explores their identity and works hard toward becoming a successful and confident adult.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Her work often explores themes of trauma, healing, and complex relationships, blending elements of dark romance with humor and character development.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explores
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Set in southern Patagonia, the six-part series follows Fabiola, a strong-willed detective who investigates the disappearance of a Mexican archaeology student who vanished while seeking the mythical Friendship Island.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Moment which investigates how her Brat album took the world by storm in the summer of 2024, the musician leaned into romance and synths this time around.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Seamus Heaney’s poetry has long been treated as a kind of sacred text in Ireland, recited in schools, memorialized in public spaces, and invoked whenever the island searches for language equal to its own complexity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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But Phia also pays attention to what each user typically searches for.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In Generation, Mehraneh Salimian’s documentary Memories of a Window examines the crackdown on student protests in Iran.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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While the analysis examines the impact of slowing growth in 2026, the issue could have long-term ramifications on everything from the strength of the Social Security system to job opportunities for younger workers.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Explores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explores. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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