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reconnoitering

verb

variants or reconnoitring
present participle of reconnoiter
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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  1. exploring
  2. scouting
  3. searching
Verb
  • Somewhere along the way, she’s found joy in exploring complicated, messy characters.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The two companies will first focus on the joint feasibility study before exploring potential large-scale commercial opportunities.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of exploring
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  • In his role with Miami, Doyle provided data analysis and scouting metrics to help the basketball operations department enhance team performance.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Professional academies start scouting players as young as five.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of scouting
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  • Security forces were searching the compound and nearby areas, and the bodies of eight attackers were recovered, according to local police.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Excavation crews have been seen searching outside and under the home, including the sewers.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of searching
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“Reconnoitering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconnoitering. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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