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or reconnoitred
as in explored
to go to (a place or area) in order to find out information especially about a military enemy; to do a reconnaissance of (a place)
An expedition reconnoitered the coast to find out the exact location of enemy forces.
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The Lewis and Clark expedition explored the Louisiana Purchase.
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Many works around the country explored new electronic music technology.
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Granato has coached, scouted and served as an executive at all levels of hockey.
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And now, on June 30, a permanent arrangement has been finalized whereby Fati leaves the club that scouted him as a 10-year-old from Sevilla FC.
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Swimming was suspended while officials searched for sharks and other dangerous marine life.
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Her doctors searched for ways to manage her stress by exposing her to various activities, including video games, serene Icelandic landscapes and an aerial silks performance.
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“Reconnoitered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconnoitered. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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