as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an exploration into the disappearance of famed aviator Amelia Earhart
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Recent Examples of exploration
This is part exploration of possible alien life, part etiquette guide for meeting aliens, part pop culture analysis.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 May 2026
After Isaacman asked for a more detailed plan, agency scientists brought together varied components of long-running moon exploration plans and parts that were already built for those missions to develop the Ignition proposal.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Vis rewards slow exploration with short walks between coves and villages, Cinque Terre’s coastal paths can be tackled in single-day segments using the Cinque Terre Card, and the Wachau’s 22-mile Danube stretch can be broken into easy day hikes between baroque towns and vineyards.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
The story serves as allegorical exploration of mental health, focusing on depression, suicide and regret.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 May 2026
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 May 2026
After Isaacman asked for a more detailed plan, agency scientists brought together varied components of long-running moon exploration plans and parts that were already built for those missions to develop the Ignition proposal.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Vis rewards slow exploration with short walks between coves and villages, Cinque Terre’s coastal paths can be tackled in single-day segments using the Cinque Terre Card, and the Wachau’s 22-mile Danube stretch can be broken into easy day hikes between baroque towns and vineyards.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
The story serves as allegorical exploration of mental health, focusing on depression, suicide and regret.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploration
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Saum Poorsaleh, complaints triggered the internal affairs investigation.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Some of these digital pamphlets provide terse, functional updates while others act as the successors to bygone alt-weeklies, covering cultural happenings and carrying out local-interest investigations.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The state police, already examining alleged irregularities in city tax collections during Stewart’s administration, expanded the inquiry to include credit card use and the FBI also has opened an investigation, law enforcement sources said Thursday.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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And Szabo hired prominent Charlotte criminal defense attorney Tin to represent her in an inquiry by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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The child's remains were taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where authorities planned to carry out a post-mortem examination.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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For further insights into similar changes in the search and cloud domains, refer to our examination of Why The Market Is Re-Rating Google Stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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At a press conference Wednesday announcing the bill, lawmakers cited studies showing that the cost of playing youth sports has risen by 46% in five years, with many families paying more than $5,000 per child for a single season.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Thompson, meanwhile, has become a quick study in volleyball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Here’s a probing, exclusive, in-depth conversation Benn had with The Athletic following Monday’s practice.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The hosts also talk about Prasad’s second exit from the FDA and a congressman’s probing of the agency’s rare disease drug denials.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
12 Mar. 2026
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So, even these magical elements that are not realistic are informed by the research.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Readers should perform their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor or licensed attorney before making any investment or legal decisions.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Bianco says the probe is a fact‑finding effort to ensure election integrity, not a criminal case.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Her plea will spare a lengthy discovery period and likely mark the legal denouement of a federal probe that shook Sacramento after the FBI recorded dozens of lobbyists in the summer of 2024 as part of the investigation.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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