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
Chinese coast guard ships have even harassed vessels conducting energy exploration inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
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Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2025
There is a narrative — that’s why Martin is there — but one that requires a lot of lore-mining and player-focused exploration.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 May 2025
The latest feature from the First Cow and Showing Up director is another exploration in quiet rebellion and the tension between individual freedom and collective responsibility.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2025
There is a narrative — that’s why Martin is there — but one that requires a lot of lore-mining and player-focused exploration.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 May 2025
The latest feature from the First Cow and Showing Up director is another exploration in quiet rebellion and the tension between individual freedom and collective responsibility.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploration
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We’re taught to prioritize action over inquiry, compliance over curiosity.—
Hunter McMahon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Newsweek reached out to Marriott International and the woman's attorney for comment via email outside of regular office hours on Tuesday, as well as to Clearview Building Services, LLC, via an online inquiry form.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The latter two in particular are emblematic of Hayes’ examination of her broader player pool, with both stepping into more important roles given positional absences.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Closer examination reveals tensions that are more subtle but no less profound.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The law was written to address the mounting issue of plastic pollution in the environment and the growing number of studies showing the ubiquity of microplastic pollution in the human body — such as in the brain, blood, heart tissue, testicles, lungs and various other organs.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Overall, Vanguard investors report spending an average of 4.3 hours a week thinking about and dealing with their finances, the study found.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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The company also offers extensive vulnerability research guidelines, which is good.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Susan Handy, a UC Davis professor who studies transportation, previously told The Bee that decades of research show that adding lanes to a roadway only relieves congestion in the short term.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Section 301 allows the president to conduct investigations on trading partners and impose tariffs at the conclusion of the probe.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Yet Bongino's post on X announced that case was part of a new probe.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploration. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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