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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconnoitering
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Both the club and the Supporters Board are committed to exploring a longer-term solution that works in the interests of all.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
7 May 2026 -
Researchers, retailers, shopping center executives and brands are deep into exploring the present and potential impact of AI, for better or worse.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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With the self-scouting season about to pick up in earnest, the Panthers have to be mindful of their current depth chart as well as their options on the outside.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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After Tuesday’s outing, Imai said the pitch clock and differences in scouting report emphases are somewhat to blame for his command issues.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Burberry is a professor of English and an expert in geomythology, a field which involves searching old folk tales, myths and stories for evidence of real geological events.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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The New York Knicks were indeed searching for a messiah of basketball’s Mecca.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Reconnoitering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconnoitering. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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