as in experimental
done or created to find something or to learn more about something
exploratory drilling for oil
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Recent Examples of exploratory
For now, the standalone Reels app remains in the exploratory phase, and Meta has not confirmed any plans to move forward.
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Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Keeping an exploratory attitude and being open to learning new things will help QA firms stay competitive in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
—Margarita Simonova, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Research on preschoolers' exploratory behavior found that children's exploration of their surroundings is influenced by both physical and social factors, showing how a fun and engaging environment can spark curiosity.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Our military health system is conducting an exploratory study to assess the quality and safety of its essential generic medicines.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Keeping an exploratory attitude and being open to learning new things will help QA firms stay competitive in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
—Margarita Simonova, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Research on preschoolers' exploratory behavior found that children's exploration of their surroundings is influenced by both physical and social factors, showing how a fun and engaging environment can spark curiosity.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Our military health system is conducting an exploratory study to assess the quality and safety of its essential generic medicines.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploratory
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Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Ringwald on the other hand, thought Claire would have taken her own, more experimental path.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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To date, all changes are speculative in nature and are unlikely to be applied retroactively.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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These tokens illustrate how speculative assets tied to political figures can generate short-term buzz but carry significant downside for everyday buyers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The tentative settlement is expected to be approved by the county’s Board of Supervisors in the coming weeks.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Spring offensive fears despite peace talks The strikes came a day after Russian and Ukrainian senior diplomats accused each other of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure, underscoring the challenges of negotiating an end to the three-year war.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Since Naeher announced the end of her international career, Hayes has called in six goalkeepers (counting her preliminary squad and January training camp), with no clarity on who has the upper hand to start.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Tacopina had begun working Ephron, the accusing witness, a year before the trial in the preliminary hearing.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Dutch theoretical physicist, now a professor emeritus at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, has spent much of the past half-century reshaping our understanding of the fundamental forces that knit together reality.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2025
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Legacy power grids, water systems and emergency response networks are no longer theoretical.—
Marty Sprinzen,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Exploratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploratory. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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