as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an exploration into the disappearance of famed aviator Amelia Earhart
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exploration
Black Box Diaries will begin streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime on January 7.
Dahomey
French-Senegalese director Mati Diop announces herself as a rare documentary auteur with Dahomey, a riveting exploration of the meaning of artifacts looted from West Africa by France.
—
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
These principles are derived from industries with zero tolerance for accidents and errors, such as space exploration and commercial aviation.
—Caitlin Rivers, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
The data collected could be pivotal in understanding Mars' potential to support life and preparing for future human exploration.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
If Kessler syndrome becomes severe enough, the phenomenon could potentially limit space exploration activities to some extent by making the launch and safe navigation of spacecraft through the debris field challenging.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for exploration 
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
These principles are derived from industries with zero tolerance for accidents and errors, such as space exploration and commercial aviation.
—Caitlin Rivers, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
The data collected could be pivotal in understanding Mars' potential to support life and preparing for future human exploration.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
If Kessler syndrome becomes severe enough, the phenomenon could potentially limit space exploration activities to some extent by making the launch and safe navigation of spacecraft through the debris field challenging.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for exploration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploration
Noun
-
Representatives for the district attorney’s office did not respond to inquiries about that case this week.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
-
The inquiries led to the resignation of his police commissioner, first deputy mayor, deputy mayor for public safety, education chancellor, a senior adviser and the mayor’s chief adviser — who was herself indicted on state charges last month.William K. Rashbaum, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
What began earlier in Iannucci’s career as simply skewering pompous politicians has matured into an examination of what happens when leaders with feet of mud let their egos make decisions that will change the lives of millions.Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
-
The great Pam Adlon directs this fearless examination of friendship and fertility.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
According to WalletHub's recent study on the best places to live, Florida ranked second.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
-
More than one billion people in the world are obese, according to a recent Lancet study.Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Wearing thick-heeled shoes might make runners more prone to injury, new research shows.Lauryn Higgins, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
-
Meanwhile, another research group in Singapore is currently recruiting for a study on the Delta variant.Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Officials said the first 24 hours of the probe was an effort to see whether the suspect acted alone.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
-
Critical to the probe is whether he had been radicalized prior to the travel or if the travel marked the start of his radicalization.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near exploration
Cite this Entry
“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploration. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share