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as in to investigate
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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Though both of his parents are immersed in entertainment, Jake hasn’t explored the industry yet and rather enjoys sports as a wrestler.
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Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 13 June 2025
From adding color to her wardrobe to making meals for her children, Taylor told WWD that she is often refueled by stepping away from her work and loves to explore art and culture for inspiration.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Kids can splash in the gentle surf, explore interactive splash pads, or climb and play at the colorful beachfront playground, all just steps from the sand.
—Rita Wells, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
This installation for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Cantor Roof Garden comprises four sculptural elements that explore the sonic and formal potential of simple stringed instruments.
—Caitlin Woolsey, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 13 June 2025
From adding color to her wardrobe to making meals for her children, Taylor told WWD that she is often refueled by stepping away from her work and loves to explore art and culture for inspiration.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Kids can splash in the gentle surf, explore interactive splash pads, or climb and play at the colorful beachfront playground, all just steps from the sand.
—Rita Wells, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
This installation for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Cantor Roof Garden comprises four sculptural elements that explore the sonic and formal potential of simple stringed instruments.
—Caitlin Woolsey, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explore
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Police and law enforcement investigate the home of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, who were shot multiple times earlier in Champlin, Minnesota, on June 14.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The San Antonio Police Department is investigating their deaths, per The New York Times.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The Illinois Trust Act prohibits police from searching, arresting or detaining people solely because of their immigration status.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2025
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In the days ahead, Israel’s superior intelligence apparatus will search for targets of opportunity - commanders and equipment changing location, or the movement of materiel to facilitate a response – and continue to strike.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Greenfield spent time with the series participants like Shear in their home and school environments, and with the young people’s permission examined their social media accounts.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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The Department routinely examines all insurance companies.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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