exploratory
adjective
ex·plor·ato·ry
ik-ˈsplȯr-ə-ˌtȯr-ē 
: of, relating to, or being exploration
exploratory surgery
exploratory drilling for oil
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So, too, will preserving spaces for human intuition and curiosity—the messy, exploratory web journeys that algorithms can’t replicate.
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Perry Carpenter, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Aquila Resources conducted exploratory drilling operations in 2012 at the site.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Through trials involving artisanal processes, students engaged in hands-on, exploratory learning that prioritized material feasibility.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025
Donna Miller, Democrat Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller entered the Democratic primary race for 2nd Congressional District on July 9 after earlier announcing an exploratory committee made up of south suburban mayors.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Perry Carpenter, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Aquila Resources conducted exploratory drilling operations in 2012 at the site.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Through trials involving artisanal processes, students engaged in hands-on, exploratory learning that prioritized material feasibility.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025
Donna Miller, Democrat Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller entered the Democratic primary race for 2nd Congressional District on July 9 after earlier announcing an exploratory committee made up of south suburban mayors.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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exploratory
adjective
ex·plor·ato·ry
ik-ˈsplōr-ə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˈsplȯr-, -ˌtȯr-
: of, relating to, or being exploration
exploratory surgery
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