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
Take Jean-Michel Basquiat for model, whose exploration of a repertoire of ideas was firmly rooted in ‘suggestive dichotomies’ between 1980s NYC and a panoply of heroic figures, saints, and kings that evoked Catholic Haitian traditions.
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Matthew Carey Salyer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
In the ensuing decades, floatplanes and flying boats went through a period of rapid development opening up a world of travel exploration.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
With a filmmaking style exploring the spaces between documentary, genre, essay, and narrative films, Ascher’s 2021 film, A Glitch in the Matrix, offering a multimedia exploration of simulation theory, is another that premiered at Sundance.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 July 2025
Billions would go for the Artemis moon mission and for exploration to Mars.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Matthew Carey Salyer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
In the ensuing decades, floatplanes and flying boats went through a period of rapid development opening up a world of travel exploration.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
With a filmmaking style exploring the spaces between documentary, genre, essay, and narrative films, Ascher’s 2021 film, A Glitch in the Matrix, offering a multimedia exploration of simulation theory, is another that premiered at Sundance.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 July 2025
Billions would go for the Artemis moon mission and for exploration to Mars.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploration
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The State's Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to an inquiry about whether McNeil's video had factored into its decision not to charge Bowers.—
Janelle Griffith,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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At the other end of the spectrum, New Jersey, California, and New York have seen many more inquiries for outbound moves, meaning those states stand to lose residents rather than gain.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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The victims' bodies were taken to the state crime lab for examination to determine the manner and cause of death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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Students are invited to prepare for the upcoming ACT examinations by taking a practice exam from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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But a new study shows that the Cincinnati metro area is expanding, becoming one of the nation's hotspots for relocation.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The university says faculty members will have their opportunity to comment. Oct. 2 — Thirty Texas A&M University faculty members unanimously vote to oppose the inactivation request for LGBTQ+ studies.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Led by Katherine Christensen, assistant marketing professor at Indiana University, the research asked whether feeling a stronger connection to one’s future self would encourage more retirement saving.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The research at stake The more than $2 billion at stake in this case supports more than 900 research projects at Harvard and its affiliates.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe into the shooting and will present its findings to the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office to decide what charges to file against the suspect, according to officials.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
27 July 2025
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI concluded its probe earlier this month, finding that Epstein didn’t have a client list that would connect his crimes to anyone else.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
24 July 2025
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploration. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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