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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
Martinez said the Sheriff’s Office is exploring other types of biometric monitoring that don’t require a wearable device.
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
While exploring the waterfront, don’t miss the WaterShed and Alfred Gallery Mall, which showcase artisan crafts, jewelry, textiles, and more.
—Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
With rtw now on hold, Germanier is busy exploring new categories.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The film centers on Smita, a small-town housewife whose seemingly ordinary life unravels into a narrative exploring infidelity, deceit and moral ambiguity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The Togo-headquartered lender will build on its year-to-date performance by exploring new products.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Best Gifts for 11-Year-Olds At 11, kids start to focus more on their friends and exploring new hobbies and interests.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Earlier this year, Moonbug launched Blippi Singapore, an adaptation of the popular series exploring Singaporean landmarks and culture, in partnership with Mediacorp.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Almost four months have passed and finally exploring and seeking companionship and playing.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
While exploring the waterfront, don’t miss the WaterShed and Alfred Gallery Mall, which showcase artisan crafts, jewelry, textiles, and more.
—Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
With rtw now on hold, Germanier is busy exploring new categories.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The film centers on Smita, a small-town housewife whose seemingly ordinary life unravels into a narrative exploring infidelity, deceit and moral ambiguity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The Togo-headquartered lender will build on its year-to-date performance by exploring new products.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Best Gifts for 11-Year-Olds At 11, kids start to focus more on their friends and exploring new hobbies and interests.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Earlier this year, Moonbug launched Blippi Singapore, an adaptation of the popular series exploring Singaporean landmarks and culture, in partnership with Mediacorp.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Almost four months have passed and finally exploring and seeking companionship and playing.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploring
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The Texas Attorney General’s antitrust division is investigating anticompetitive business practices in youth hockey, USA TODAY has learned.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Joe springs into action to help, but Zoë is skeptical, believing the explosion isn't worth investigating.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching).—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rescuers in the Philippines were still searching for more than 100 people missing, mostly in widespread flooding in central provinces.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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But Parente claims he has been blocked from fully examining the vehicle since it was returned.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Blue Moon is the other side of the idiosyncratic-artist coin, examining not the airy start of something major but a man bereft of his best collaborator.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Exploring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploring. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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