reexplore

verb

re·​ex·​plore (ˌ)rē-ik-ˈsplȯr 

variants or re-explore

reexplored or re-explored; reexploring or re-exploring

transitive verb

: to explore (something) again

Starting Monday, scientists plan to reexplore the cavern, dig and extract as many fossils over a two-week period as possible.

—Associated Press

[He] had always hoped that he would be given an opportunity to reexplore some of the issues, particularly with the female characters on the show.

—Bryan Fuller

reexploration

(ˌ)rē-ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən 

-ˌsplȯ-

noun

or re-exploration

plural reexplorations or re-explorations

… seek a reexploration of three basic principles of cinematic art: light, time, and space.

—Frank E. Beaver

Synonyms

• readdress
• reanalyze
• reconceive
• reconsider
• redefine
• reevaluate
• reexamine
• rethink
• review
• revisit
• reweigh

Examples of reexplore in a Sentence

the article reexplores the role of women during the American Revolution

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1725, in the meaning defined above