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
Pullover styles like the Madwell Scoop Neck Mini Shift Dress in 100% Linen are breathable enough to wear all day long, and transition seamlessly from afternoon explorations to evening aperitivo.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Swift’s mission could have naturally come to an end, but the NASA team wanted to try to extend its scientific observations since no ready replacement exists for the telescope — and test capabilities needed for future exploration.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Before the sun reaches its peak, duck out early for a morning exploration of the Temple of Aphaia.
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Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
How space exploration helped ocean exploration By the middle of the 20th century, Swiss inventor and explorer Auguste Piccard proved that the technology used to explore space could also be used to access the deepest ocean recesses.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Swift’s mission could have naturally come to an end, but the NASA team wanted to try to extend its scientific observations since no ready replacement exists for the telescope — and test capabilities needed for future exploration.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Before the sun reaches its peak, duck out early for a morning exploration of the Temple of Aphaia.
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Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
How space exploration helped ocean exploration By the middle of the 20th century, Swiss inventor and explorer Auguste Piccard proved that the technology used to explore space could also be used to access the deepest ocean recesses.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploration
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Baglio has since been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal and internal administrative investigations, police said.
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According to a Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner death investigation report obtained by USA TODAY on July 1, Ransone's brother told an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department that the actor had a history of suicidal ideation.
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This will trigger a hard credit inquiry that will temporarily lower your credit score several points.
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To stop seeking answers is a choice to dim a light that has guided human inquiry for millennia.
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The agency has not indicated when that review will conclude, and the final scope of any patent could change during the examination process.
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The findings came after Crump and the child's family pushed for an independent examination and called for transparency and accountability in the investigation into the June 14 shooting.
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The study also categorized unemployment claims by age and found that a significant portion of claims were from those aged 36 to 65, signaling that AI’s effect doesn’t only affect early-career jobs.
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As thousands sing, clap and chant together, attendees describe a feeling of bliss and belonging, a chance to step outside the pressures of work, studies and an increasingly competitive society.
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Mission two was to do a lot of listening, a lot of probing, a lot of asking questions, skip levels to really understand the opportunity for the go forward, but also embrace what makes TIAA incredibly special.
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Davis’ ability to reflect and respond with his pithy probing of the disagreeing chord turned chaos into something cogent.
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Stichter in the research note said the athleisure company is one of the best growth stories in retail.
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Professor Irene Tracey, recipient of a CBE in 2022 for services to medical research, was there on the first Wednesday of 2023.
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To Siebel Newsom, the critiques of her work and the federal probe are part of a broader hounding of women who enter the public sphere.
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Two deputy district attorneys later complained that their then-boss, District Attorney Mark Peterson, killed the probe to protect Kramer.
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploration. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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