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or reconnoitre
as in to explore
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 reconnoiter
What kind of action plan is visualized to reconnoiter that object?
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Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Thomas Caldwell Thomas Caldwell, a Navy veteran who once worked for the FBI, coordinated a planned armed response and engaged in reconnoitering the Capitol, prosecutors said.
—Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023
The paddlers quickly pulled off to the right bank, secured the canoes and set up camp, while a scouting party hacked their way through the brush to reconnoiter.
—Larry Rohter, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2023
Beginning in late 2026, Hera will reconnoiter both Dimorphos and Didymos to take measurements of the rocks and show how DART changed the system.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 29 Mar. 2023
In August, with the approach of spring, the expedition continued to reconnoiter the forbidding coast.
—Gerard Helferich, WSJ, 14 Aug. 2022
Russia is reportedly using other, non-loitering drones, such as the Orlan-10, to reconnoiter Ukrainian positions.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 28 Mar. 2022
Along the way the spacecraft will scrutinize Saturn’s mysterious and spectacular rings and reconnoiter its many satellite worlds, especially Titan — the largest moon in the solar system and, it is believed, the only one with its own atmosphere.
—Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2020
Squat under the brush; bend to see around branches and trees; crawl to reconnoiter dense thickets.
46.
—Outdoor Life, 19 Nov. 2019
Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Thomas Caldwell Thomas Caldwell, a Navy veteran who once worked for the FBI, coordinated a planned armed response and engaged in reconnoitering the Capitol, prosecutors said.
—Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023
The paddlers quickly pulled off to the right bank, secured the canoes and set up camp, while a scouting party hacked their way through the brush to reconnoiter.
—Larry Rohter, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2023
Beginning in late 2026, Hera will reconnoiter both Dimorphos and Didymos to take measurements of the rocks and show how DART changed the system.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 29 Mar. 2023
In August, with the approach of spring, the expedition continued to reconnoiter the forbidding coast.
—Gerard Helferich, WSJ, 14 Aug. 2022
Russia is reportedly using other, non-loitering drones, such as the Orlan-10, to reconnoiter Ukrainian positions.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 28 Mar. 2022
Along the way the spacecraft will scrutinize Saturn’s mysterious and spectacular rings and reconnoiter its many satellite worlds, especially Titan — the largest moon in the solar system and, it is believed, the only one with its own atmosphere.
—Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2020
Squat under the brush; bend to see around branches and trees; crawl to reconnoiter dense thickets.
46.
—Outdoor Life, 19 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconnoiter
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Multigenerational travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world, offering opportunities for grandparents, parents, and children to share experiences and create lasting memories together.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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After losing generational slugger Juan Soto to a record-setting free agent offer from the New York Mets last year, the New York Yankees may be desperate to prevent another power-hitting outfielder from exploring the open market after a single season with the franchise.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the scouting network below that key pair remains largely intact, and significant groundwork had already been done to profile the player.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The company is considering expanding to organize regional events for its fans, as well as national tournaments that could double as scouting opportunities for future online stars.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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