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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
On Translation Loubna Mrie explores the intersections of family, faith and national history in Assad’s Syria.
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Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
The film explores themes of migration, identity and the search for freedom.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The Tomb Raider alum and Garrel portray lovers in Couture, a film that follows a fictional director named Maxine Walker (Jolie), who explores the inner workings of a Parisian couture house.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Gurley explores the idea that chasing a career of passion is a strategic edge, and not fluffy advice, in his new book Runnin’ Down a Dream.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Verini sits in on Friedmann’s trial, and explores his possible motives, talking to his friends and family members.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The project explores themes of instability, danger and fragility in three installations.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
With few fluent speakers of Díne Bizaad (the Navajo language) remaining, the documentary explores efforts within the Navajo Nation to preserve and revitalize the language for future generations.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
This panel explores how brands use design to speak the language of fans and build deep cultural connections.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
The film explores themes of migration, identity and the search for freedom.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The Tomb Raider alum and Garrel portray lovers in Couture, a film that follows a fictional director named Maxine Walker (Jolie), who explores the inner workings of a Parisian couture house.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Gurley explores the idea that chasing a career of passion is a strategic edge, and not fluffy advice, in his new book Runnin’ Down a Dream.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Verini sits in on Friedmann’s trial, and explores his possible motives, talking to his friends and family members.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The project explores themes of instability, danger and fragility in three installations.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
With few fluent speakers of Díne Bizaad (the Navajo language) remaining, the documentary explores efforts within the Navajo Nation to preserve and revitalize the language for future generations.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
This panel explores how brands use design to speak the language of fans and build deep cultural connections.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explores
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The independent agency investigates all fatal general aviation accidents, including commercial accidents and incidents, as well as significant accidents across the various modes of transportation and pipeline accidents.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Prestianni denies the allegations, and served a one-game provisional suspension for the second leg while UEFA investigates.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile at Standard Life, the insurer’s capital markets head Nuwan Goonetilleke will become its interim CIO as the company searches for a permanent successor to Eakins.—
Leonard Kehnscherper,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys and staff are taking on higher caseloads while Legal Aid’s executive director searches for funding to fill the gap, but donations are down across the board.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
5 Mar. 2026
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The series examines the exhilarating lives of local and international professional players both on and off the field.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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This report from Bleeping Computer examines these issues in detail.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Explores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explores. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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