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

Situated on Plaça de Catalunya, it couldn’t be better located for exploring the city centre or getting out to other districts. — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

These requirements suggest that Meta is exploring ways to make humanoid robots easier to interact with in everyday environments. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

By exploring the mineral content of rocks like this, researchers can peel back the layers of history within the Martian bedrock. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026

The brand is also exploring opportunities to use The Lycra Company’s bio-derived spandex made with Qira and to start a wholesale business. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Then Galland happened across Hanna Diab, a Syrian adventurer exploring Versailles for a lark. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

Reports also indicate that the university is exploring virtual training simulations for police officers. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

The decor nods to her career without losing sight of the hotel’s purpose as a place to unwind after a day exploring Music City. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

The duo’s website frames the project around songwriting, experimentation and storytelling, with the album exploring the tension between holding on and letting go. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026