exploring

verb

present participle of explore
1
as in investigating
to search through or into communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions

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2
as in searching
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 exploring The decor nods to her career without losing sight of the hotel’s purpose as a place to unwind after a day exploring Music City. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Aljafari is recognized for his distinctive cinematic practice exploring memory, history, identity and the politics of images. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 The company also is exploring other avenues for EBITDA growth, with its carbon capture and solar land lease businesses expected to more than double between 2027 and 2030, along with a growing rural land sales business. — Sebastien Chasse, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 On the mezzanine level, the 1856 Gallery will display a rotating exhibition of archival designs and ephemera, exploring the innovations that have shaped Burberry since its founding. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 The town is also an ideal jumping-off point for exploring the surrounding Dolomites, with lifts taking visitors to Seceda and Alpe di Siusi. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026 New research is exploring whether the materials dirty air carries, such as silica, metals, soot and other debris, could be physically changing the brain. — Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026 The duo’s website frames the project around songwriting, experimentation and storytelling, with the album exploring the tension between holding on and letting go. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026 Other leaders are exploring how to keep employees mentally sharp. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploring
  1. investigating
  2. searching
  3. examining
Verb
  • As of Sunday, the Santa Monica Police Department was still investigating the source of the drugs Gerber had taken.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Fort Worth Police Department crimes against children unit detectives are investigating the case.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigating
Verb
  • Smith, who spends hours signing and searching for professional basketball and hockey players, has noticed a slight shift in their mindsets.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The then-53-year-old Highsmith had no idea she’d been kidnapped or that her family had spent decades searching for her.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of searching
Verb
  • The recurring shape adds another detail for researchers examining reports of unexplained objects near restricted locations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Chan-jin said regulators were examining whether the IPO would require a review under the country's rules designed to protect minority shareholders.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of examining

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