Synonyms of exploring

exploring

verb

present participle of explore

1

as in investigating

to search through or into

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigating
• examining
• researching
• studying
• inspecting
• scanning
• probing
• viewing
• looking (into)
• digging (into)
• delving (into)
• inquiring (into)
• checking into
• checking up on
• perusing
• surfing
• sifting
• browsing
• skimming (through)
• cruising
• thumbing (through)
• reinvestigating

2

as in searching

to go into or range over for purposes of discovery

we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• searching
• probing
• hunting
• discovering
• prospecting
• scouting
• skirring
• disclosing
• revealing
• reconnoitering
• plumbing
• unearthing
• fathoming
• sounding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exploring

Campbell has published nine books since 2015, exploring testosterone optimization, intermittent fasting, fat loss and performance, positioning himself as an educator in a field that was still largely unfamiliar to mainstream audiences. — Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Choosing the right organization, checking donation guidelines and exploring local giving options can help your furniture continue serving a purpose while supporting people in your community. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, Autograph Collection, Greenville Overlooking Falls Park on the Reedy in the heart of downtown Greenville, the Grand Bohemian Lodge is a prime home base for exploring the Upstate’s most exciting city. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

Chelsea are exploring a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Focus, curated by María Elena Ortiz, features solo and duo presentations exploring how the Caribbean has long served as a nexus for diverse communities and a foundation for contemporary artistic discourse. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 July 2026

Lydia Kiesling’s Mobility attempts something at once more traditional and more ambitious, exploring how a young woman tries to disentangle herself from the oil industry’s poisonous tendrils. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

The higher rate applies to Zijin Mining’s new Manono operation, which began exporting lithium concentrate in June, and would apply to any future production by KoBold, which is exploring nearby. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 20 July 2026

While exploring the island for food, the men were trapped in Polyphemus’ cave with the cyclops’ herd of sheep. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026