variants
or reconnoitring
as in exploring
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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Start with a simple tee and sneakers for a day of exploring, then swap in a blouse and kitten heels for dinner plans.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Officials were not clear why the children and the dogs were exploring the storm drains or how long they were lost.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Deputies started searching the area and soon spotted a set of footprints in the snow that led away from the road.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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In research cited by The Times of London, 75% of 18-27-year-olds are searching for more secure, longer-term work than was common in previous generations.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Reconnoitering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconnoitering. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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