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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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Those are universal important themes to be exploring.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Every marketer and brand was actively exploring how to partner and invest in AI the right way, and discussing its transformative potential for the industry.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Miller has had a long career in production Before his photography work, Miller spent a decade as a commercial location manager, scouting locations for shoots for companies like Nike, Ford and Toyota.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t meant to fully exonerate Winnipeg’s scouting staff or development team.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the Atacama Desert, a young woman dreams of becoming an astronaut while investigating her mother’s mysterious death and searching for the father who abandoned her.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The location was one of several that the company explored when searching for a spot in the city.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Reconnoitering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconnoitering. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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