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as in investigated
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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as in searched
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean
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Recent Examples of explored
Jeff is the author of Appalachian Fall (Simon & Schuster, 2020), which explored the decline of the coal industry and community-level responses to the energy transition.
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Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
When these interactions were explored further, Thorn researchers found notable patterns especially among younger boys, defined as 9 to 12-year-olds in the study.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Research published in Self and Identity explored narrative transportation and parasocial relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway are still closed, and some recreation areas in Pisgah National Forest still need significant restoration work before they can be safely explored.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
The video shows several angles of the teen walking in the show, which celebrated the 100th birthday of artist Robert Rauschenberg, and explored the relationship between art and fashion.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 Sep. 2025
Various previous studies have already explored DNA as a potential storage medium.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Members also explored other philanthropy partners through engaging posters and presentations prepared by the Leadership Council teens.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
If that obsession had died down as the months went by, it was rekindled in November when House leaders explored the topic of UFOs once more.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
When these interactions were explored further, Thorn researchers found notable patterns especially among younger boys, defined as 9 to 12-year-olds in the study.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Research published in Self and Identity explored narrative transportation and parasocial relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway are still closed, and some recreation areas in Pisgah National Forest still need significant restoration work before they can be safely explored.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
The video shows several angles of the teen walking in the show, which celebrated the 100th birthday of artist Robert Rauschenberg, and explored the relationship between art and fashion.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 Sep. 2025
Various previous studies have already explored DNA as a potential storage medium.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Members also explored other philanthropy partners through engaging posters and presentations prepared by the Leadership Council teens.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
If that obsession had died down as the months went by, it was rekindled in November when House leaders explored the topic of UFOs once more.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explored
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The then-Bay Area Air Quality Management District investigated and referred the case to Becton.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Research published in Psychology, Health & Medicine investigated how people gather information when evaluating potential romantic partners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Staffers frantically searched for updates on his condition.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker and activist Basel Adra said soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) searched his house in the occupied West Bank after a group of Israeli settlers attacked him, his family members and a foreign activist on Saturday.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The new footage proved to be crucial in both the Right of Review hearing and the subsequent hearing that re-examined the incident.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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At a nearby hospital, after a doctor examined her wounds and tested her for a concussion, investigators snapped photos of the bruises on her face.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Explored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explored. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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