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

Last year, a National School Choice Awareness Foundation survey found that 60 percent of parents have considered switching schools for their children, with many exploring models beyond traditional brick-and-mortar schools. — Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Could this explain why so many of our most reputable creatives are exploring what was once peripheral, spoken of with disbelief, and envisioning it as another possible dimension of existence? — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Designers revisited the skirt, the jacket, the cargo, the biker jacket; questioning their traditional codes and exploring how they can be worn today. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Victoria Zardoya, Milania’s best friend since childhood, fell on July 26 while exploring historic ruins at Fort Dade on Egmont Key, Florida, and died two days later at age 20. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

The company is also exploring international co-production as demand expands. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

The original show was known for exploring groundbreaking topics. — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

Suzhou MoCA has kicked off operations with an exhibition featuring works by Pablo Picasso that influenced artists across Europe, as well as a show curated by BIG exploring how diverse materials shape the studio's approach to structural design. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

After an incredible day exploring Bimota’s unique vision for the KB998 Rimini at Laguna Seca, trying to comprehend how well the Elite version rides on track takes some fantastic leaps of imagination. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026