Synonyms of explores

explores

verb

present tense third-person singular of explore

1

as in investigates

to search through or into

communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigates
• examines
• inspects
• looks (into)
• researches
• scans
• probes
• delves (into)
• digs (into)
• inquires (into)
• views
• studies
• checks up on
• checks into
• sifts
• peruses
• skims (through)
• thumbs (through)
• surfs
• browses
• cruises
• reinvestigates

2

as in searches

to go into or range over for purposes of discovery

we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• searches
• probes
• discovers
• prospects
• hunts
• reveals
• discloses
• unearths
• skirrs
• scouts
• plumbs
• reconnoiters
• fathoms
• sounds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of explores

Hutton thoughtfully explores the gender dynamics of reproductive rights issues by making Val a not wholly unsympathetic middle-woman between the men in power and one of the women impacted by their machinations. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

But by rooting her tale in Maya’s family ties, the writer-director explores the complicity of well-to-do South Asian diasporas, and the foundations that afford them the luxury of emigrating in the first place. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Exile extends that moment and explores its ongoing psychological consequences. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame explores the state’s long connection to stock-car racing and includes racing simulators of its own. — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

In her first solo show, artist Neveah Marquez, known as Perry Picasshoe, explores the concept of sanctity through vulnerable self-portraits and a confession booth that reveals guests’ secrets. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

In his latest column, Joshua Rothman explores this decline in happiness among the youth, finding that the problem goes beyond their smartphones. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

In his essay for Bon Appétit, James Beard-winning author and writer Adam Reiner explores how restaurant workers tangle with boundaries while remaining hospitable. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

The hardware will support the testing programme for the company’s Texatron Fusion Engine, which explores an alternative path to nuclear fusion. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026