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
Half remain in the pilot phase, 33% describe themselves as scaling across multiple functions, and 10% are either in early exploration or have not begun using AI at all.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Molesworth said Opie’s work helps articulate the show’s thesis of framing today’s artists’ exploration of their environment — utilizing light and space to dismantle linear perspective — similar to what artists such as James Turrell and Robert Irwin did 50 years ago.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Lunar Outpost said that Pegasus will be able to support several missions, including site exploration and surface site preparation to support NASA in its foundation for a permanent human presence on the Moon by 2030.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The idea addresses one of the biggest challenges of long-term lunar exploration.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Molesworth said Opie’s work helps articulate the show’s thesis of framing today’s artists’ exploration of their environment — utilizing light and space to dismantle linear perspective — similar to what artists such as James Turrell and Robert Irwin did 50 years ago.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Lunar Outpost said that Pegasus will be able to support several missions, including site exploration and surface site preparation to support NASA in its foundation for a permanent human presence on the Moon by 2030.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The idea addresses one of the biggest challenges of long-term lunar exploration.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploration
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The files were scrutinized by special counsel Robert Hur as part of his investigation into the president’s improper retention of classified documents, from his time as a senator and as vice president.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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During the investigation, a second student came forward and told detectives she had also been victimized by the suspect, Shih said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Her hyperfocus on the leaf raises questions that extend far beyond the kitchen, inviting an inquiry into the banana plant’s movement across geographies and its role in sustaining cultural traditions.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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Todd Becker, senior trial attorney at the Becker Law Group, said his firm had already received inquiries from more than 200 people impacted by the evacuation order, including many business owners looking to recoup lost income.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Recorded throughout the book tour for On Morrison—Serpell’s electrifying, critical examination of Morrison’s writing—each episode welcomes listeners into rooms full of readers and discussions of how Morrison made her words sing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Late Saturday, the crews entered the facility to make a visual examination of the cracked container, which officials believed was holding 7,000 liquid gallons of methyl methacrylate, a chemical that is routinely used to make plastic.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The study estimates the bill will likely allow the Bears to save tens of millions of dollars in taxes every year, while not guaranteeing the taxes the team does pay will be enough to cover enhanced and needed services.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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In 2024, Climate Observatory filed a lawsuit to overturn the 2022 preliminary license for paving the BR-319 highway, arguing that officials ignored technical warnings from Brazil’s environmental agency and failed to require key safeguards, such as Indigenous consultation and climate impact studies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Davis’ ability to reflect and respond with his pithy probing of the disagreeing chord turned chaos into something cogent.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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It’s composed of 22 bilaterally symmetric appendages that ring the nostrils and move independently, sweeping the substrate in continuous probing arcs.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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As research highlighted the benefits of bee pollination for certain crops in the early 1900s, many beekeepers began switching gears from a sole focus on honey production to providing pollination services to provide extra income.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Renn is an addiction research fellow and family medicine physician in New York City.—
Dr. Mattie Renn,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Subpoenas have been sent to the governing body and the probe relates to the eight matches that will be staged at MetLife Stadium, including the final.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Various sizes are available, but a 36-inch probe, priced at around $40, is a widely available size that should be more than sufficient for measuring soil moisture at the appropriate depth.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploration. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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