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as in investigating
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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as in searching
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean
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Recent Examples of exploring
And, as volatility persists across parts of the broader market and other economic concerns linger, many retirement savers are exploring assets that historically hold value during periods of uncertainty.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The breathable mesh upper moves with your feet, and gives the perfect stretch needed to accommodate everything from exploring a new city to sprinting between airport gates.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
How about exploring the positive aspects of service to country and to others?
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Rather than imagining a trans character who exists at a different point in history, von Reinhold is inventing a historical figure and exploring her through the lens of a contemporary character.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The league is exploring the possibility of adding a Thanksgiving Eve game to the docket for the 2026 season, ESPN reported Tuesday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead of playing it safe, Greg attempts to emulate his book character, Rooster, by stepping out of his shell and exploring all that life at Ludlow has to offer, with mixed results.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
With more time, adding an Art Deco walking tour, browsing Lincoln Road and exploring North Beach gives a fuller picture of how the city functions beyond the tourist core.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
For kids, the premise of exploring a candy factory is as dreamy as ever.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The breathable mesh upper moves with your feet, and gives the perfect stretch needed to accommodate everything from exploring a new city to sprinting between airport gates.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
How about exploring the positive aspects of service to country and to others?
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Rather than imagining a trans character who exists at a different point in history, von Reinhold is inventing a historical figure and exploring her through the lens of a contemporary character.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The league is exploring the possibility of adding a Thanksgiving Eve game to the docket for the 2026 season, ESPN reported Tuesday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead of playing it safe, Greg attempts to emulate his book character, Rooster, by stepping out of his shell and exploring all that life at Ludlow has to offer, with mixed results.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
With more time, adding an Art Deco walking tour, browsing Lincoln Road and exploring North Beach gives a fuller picture of how the city functions beyond the tourist core.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
For kids, the premise of exploring a candy factory is as dreamy as ever.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploring
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The Social Security inspector general’s office is investigating allegations that the former DOGE engineer took sensitive data on a thumb drive in a major potential security breach, said people familiar with the process.—
Elizabeth Dwoskin,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is investigating 17 possible criminal incidents involving federal agents during the surge, including two civilian deaths and allegations of excessive force.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are still searching for their three-man chemistry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The center will continue its mission of caring for native birds and wildlife, officials said, and begin searching for a new executive director.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Military planners in Washington are examining a high-risk option to secure Iran’s near bomb grade uranium as uncertainty grows over where the material is located.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Investigators are examining their past travel, including trips to Turkey and potentially other locations known as terror training grounds.—
Ashley Carnahan , Alexis McAdams , CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Exploring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploring. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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