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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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By demystifying the practice and speaking candidly about its benefits, Lennon and Harrison opened the door for millions to explore meditation as a means of achieving inner peace, resilience, and self-understanding.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The property is not all-inclusive and encourages guests to explore the culinary scene around the island.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
The Oscar-winning 2024 movie, which explores the secretive process of selecting a new pope, has seen a surge in viewership following the pontiff's death.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
In his books, Harris explores several subjects that can benefit everyone from entrepreneurs to world leaders.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The property is not all-inclusive and encourages guests to explore the culinary scene around the island.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
The Oscar-winning 2024 movie, which explores the secretive process of selecting a new pope, has seen a surge in viewership following the pontiff's death.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
In his books, Harris explores several subjects that can benefit everyone from entrepreneurs to world leaders.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explore
Verb
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Dina investigates the nearby trees and returns to puke her guts out.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Inspector General for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Relief investigated the case.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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Elsewhere, investigators searched the house, the barn and even the pond.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Investigators are searching for the suspect, described as a man in his 20s or 30s wearing all black and black headphones.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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One significant section of the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study will examine the best long-term solutions to the saltwater intrusion phenomenon.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Last month, the Baltimore City Council hosted an oversight hearing to examine the culture and workplace safety of our Department of Public Works (DPW).—
Zac Blanchard,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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