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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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After starring in the Western historical drama for nearly a decade, Gilbert explored other opportunities in Hollywood, focusing on television.
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Julie Tremaine, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The causes of autism are complex and still being explored.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2025
For over half a century, legendary NASA engineer and best-selling science fiction author Gentry Lee has explored every aspect of this question in the realms of space science, robotic exploration and the human imagination.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2025
The show will add a 21st century wrinkle by also exploring America’s current true-crime obsession.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
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Julie Tremaine, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The causes of autism are complex and still being explored.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2025
For over half a century, legendary NASA engineer and best-selling science fiction author Gentry Lee has explored every aspect of this question in the realms of space science, robotic exploration and the human imagination.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2025
The show will add a 21st century wrinkle by also exploring America’s current true-crime obsession.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explore
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The district told Child Protective Services about these reports, and the agency is investigating, the district’s statement notes.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Local and state officials are investigating the 26-year-old's death as a homicide.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the 50 years since Hilbert’s 10th problem was resolved, mathematicians have been searching for this cutoff.—
Joseph Howlett,
WIRED,
9 Mar. 2025
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East Point, Prince Edward Island Less than ninety minutes east of the provincial capital of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island’s East Point is perfect for a morning spent searching for shorebirds on the Gulf of St. Lawrence.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Breast biopsy: Your provider may take a tissue sample to examine the cells under a microscope.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by NJ.com, troopers performing a load securement check asked to examine how the tractor-trailer’s doors were sealed.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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