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

This poll is part of an ongoing project exploring the views of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, who are usually not highlighted in other surveys because of small sample sizes and lack of linguistic representation. — Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Former Great British Bake Off host Sue Perkins is exploring her late-in-life ADHD diagnosis for the first time in an Audible podcast. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

Other leaders are exploring how to keep employees mentally sharp. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Due to the 14-mile-wide (22 kilometers) moon's extremely low gravity, the rover will be able free-fall to the surface damage-free (hopefully), right itself after a few bounces and begin exploring to gather data on the terrain and surface conditions. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026

As China undergoes a prolonged market reset, luxury players are closing unproductive stores, exploring untapped regional markets and unlocking differentiated crowds with pop-up formats. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

Researchers are already exploring ways to capture such rapid changes, including experiments imaging electrons and atoms during chemical reactions. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

This latest round of funding supports an exciting range of projects from emerging creatives forging new paths to established voices exploring new creative territory. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

After exploring or relaxing by the pool, head to the freestanding infrared sauna with optional salt halotherapy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026