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as in investigated
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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as in searched
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean
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Recent Examples of explored
The survey explored the sentiments of varying demographics of American workers, covering Gen Zers, to Gen Xers, to Black Americans, to Hispanics, to Westerners, to those making under $50,000 or $100,000 or more, and everyone in between.
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Chu previously explained that the musical's intricate narrative, rich character arcs and iconic musical numbers could be better explored over two films rather than compressed into a single movie.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Growing up with a forward-thinking chemist father who explored algae biofuels and sustainable aquaculture instilled in Klausmeier a profound appreciation for environmental responsibility and the power of innovation.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Hayes already explored the boundaries of balancing first call-ups and caps against the Olympics and the victory tour; 2025 will be her year to experiment.
—Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
While The Recruit’s season 1 finale tied up many mysteries, the episode ended on a massive cliffhanger that points to what will likely be explored in season 2.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
During the strikes, Mariscal considered leaving the industry altogether and explored the idea of starting a power-washing business.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The free agent market for first baseman is drying up, but there's one outlet the team hasn't explored.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Emotions are tightly tied to keyblade wielders' powers, with anger feeding dark magic and love and joy feeding light magic, so having those emotions personified and interacting with those keyblade wielders is a neat angle that hasn't been explored yet.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Chu previously explained that the musical's intricate narrative, rich character arcs and iconic musical numbers could be better explored over two films rather than compressed into a single movie.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Growing up with a forward-thinking chemist father who explored algae biofuels and sustainable aquaculture instilled in Klausmeier a profound appreciation for environmental responsibility and the power of innovation.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Hayes already explored the boundaries of balancing first call-ups and caps against the Olympics and the victory tour; 2025 will be her year to experiment.
—Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
While The Recruit’s season 1 finale tied up many mysteries, the episode ended on a massive cliffhanger that points to what will likely be explored in season 2.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
During the strikes, Mariscal considered leaving the industry altogether and explored the idea of starting a power-washing business.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The free agent market for first baseman is drying up, but there's one outlet the team hasn't explored.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Emotions are tightly tied to keyblade wielders' powers, with anger feeding dark magic and love and joy feeding light magic, so having those emotions personified and interacting with those keyblade wielders is a neat angle that hasn't been explored yet.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explored
Verb
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For a year, The Times has investigated this divide around interrogations, examining methods as well as multiple cases involving false confessions.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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The often secretive, bipartisan panel has investigated claims against Gaetz since 2021.—
Farnoush Amiri and Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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After recapturing Jerusalem’s Holy Temple, which had been converted into a place of idol worship, the website says, the Maccabees searched for pure oil with which to light the Temple menorah.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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The class of 2024 eagerly searched for jobs in Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte and Dallas — cities that aren’t as large or expensive as New York and San Francisco.—
Christine Y. Cruzvergara,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In Florida, residents can be involuntarily examined.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks Elsewhere on the episode, Stewart examined the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
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