reconnoitering

verb

variants or reconnoitring
present participle of reconnoiter
as in exploring
to go to (a place or area) in order to find out information especially about a military enemy; to do a reconnaissance of (a place) An expedition reconnoitered the coast to find out the exact location of enemy forces.

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  1. exploring
  2. scouting
  3. searching
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  • The company is exploring strategies that emphasize domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience, reflecting a growing focus on reducing dependency on complex global cold-chain networks.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Arsenia envisions a yearlong series of programs recognizing Black architects, scientists, musicians and artists while exploring the people whose contributions helped build both Greenwood Baptist Church and the city around it.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of exploring
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  • Bettors are now scouting for value in this dynamic futures market.
    — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • There are many reasons to be scouting Miami Airbnbs ahead of your next vacation (spring break, South Beach, and nonstop parties immediately come to mind), but the Magic City has many facets to its frenetic charm.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
Definition of scouting
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  • People have been searching the barrier island on foot, as well as using planes and boats.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The announcement comes as technology companies continue searching for reliable, around-the-clock electricity to support rapidly expanding computing infrastructure.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of searching
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