Thesaurus results for EXPLORE

explore

verb

ik-ˈsplȯr

Definition of explore

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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as in to search

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 explore Her daughter Lina Soualem’s documentary Bye Bye Tiberias, which returns to her home village Deir Hanna and explores her bold choices and her bond to her family, was also nominated for the European Film Awards 2024. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 As America’s 200th birthday approached on July 4, 1976, the Gibsons started to more thoroughly explore potential moneymaking opportunities with their balloon. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 Special committees have been formed to explore a merger with Musk's Tesla. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 The group works with the company’s research and development and business technology teams to test its own products and explore other technologies. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for explore

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Documenting the location and the robot's identification number can help officials investigate a complaint.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Charlotte Water investigates reports of violations through staff observations and complaints from the public.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of investigate

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But at sea, Spanish guarda costas (armed customs officials) pounced on British ships, allegedly searching for goods being smuggled in for sale.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
Planning and workflow platforms already allow buyers to search inventory, map locations, analyze audiences, compare formats and manage campaigns.

— Denys Kanel, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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Chinese researchers have examined Russia’s use of reconnaissance drones to locate targets and direct strikes.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Investigators examined allegations involving more than 300 victims spanning from 1950 through 2011.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026

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