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
The executive order called on all agency heads to submit a report within 90 days that details the findings of a review for consistency with the law and the policy of the U.S. to encourage energy exploration and production.
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Shelley Nelson, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2025
As for scientific missions, NASA’s near space network supports everything from climate studies to researchers’ long-term exploration of the Moon.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
His early exploration of this tradition can be heard on his first four Columbia albums—records that laid the groundwork for Dylan’s august career.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Jan. 2025
The program’s exploration of time is highlighted by Stefan Hayn’s 2024 (2023), which juxtaposes political Berlin with private Bavaria, utilizing both film and painting as frames for observation.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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Shelley Nelson, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2025
As for scientific missions, NASA’s near space network supports everything from climate studies to researchers’ long-term exploration of the Moon.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
His early exploration of this tradition can be heard on his first four Columbia albums—records that laid the groundwork for Dylan’s august career.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Jan. 2025
The program’s exploration of time is highlighted by Stefan Hayn’s 2024 (2023), which juxtaposes political Berlin with private Bavaria, utilizing both film and painting as frames for observation.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploration
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The government has ordered a public inquiry, saying there were grave questions to answer.—
Reuters,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Michael Washburn, Florida Department of Transportation spokesman, said he’s gotten inquiries about the shirts from a bowling team, veterans groups, national radio shows, and a British newspaper.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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For example, a close examination of the retina can reveal early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Real Housewives franchise started as a modest examination into the absurdities of the quotidian lives of the upper class — a little bit Desperate Housewives, a little bit Laguna Beach, with a lot of glam in between.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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As media studies scholar Lana Swartz points out, creator tokens were originally intended for developers to crowdfund their startups.—
Maximilian Brichta,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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The study found that adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions and live longer.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Education program consultants have the opportunity to delve into areas such as research, program development and evaluation for early childhood special education.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Jan. 2025
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Here is a sampling of research released since the first of the year.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Jan. 2025
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The former special counsel accused the two allies of Mr. Trump of attempting to interfere with the federal probe.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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In addition to House Oversight, the bipartisan leadership of the Senate Finance Committee and federal regulators at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched their own probes of PBMs—all finding that PBMs operate in ways that hurt patients.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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