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

The hotel also has a helicopter pad, so those interested in exploring the other islands by air rather than by boat have that option, too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

With Hojbjerg seemingly having turned Newcastle down and Palhinha appearing likely to move elsewhere, Ross Wilson, the club’s sporting director, is exploring alternative midfield options. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

There are still so many dynamics among this cast worth exploring away from distractions like a screeching Tamra. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

Furthermore, individuals are taking greater ownership of their career development, often planning beyond a single employer and exploring non-linear paths or side hustles. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Some developers are now exploring the ocean as a new location for AI infrastructure in the hopes that underwater data centers could improve energy use and cooling efficiency while using less fresh water and land area than onshore buildings. — Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Directed by Kim Soo-hoon, the musical fantasy adventure follows Princess Romi, Heartsping, and their companions exploring an undersea kingdom to rescue Queen Velita. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Hudson, a former tackle, seems to have stuck on the interior, where the Patriots are still exploring ways to add depth. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026