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as in to investigate
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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To explore the waterways independently, rent kayaks or paddle boards to enjoy other paddling trails in the area.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Other strategies to explore include boosting local food production to cut waste and streamlining supply chains for better efficiency and recycling.
—Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
Once the essential infrastructure was built, the Khao Yai Art Forest opened in February 2025, with artworks integrated in the natural landscape for visitors to explore freely during opening hours (admission is 500 Thai baht, or $14.64).
—Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Keep scrolling to explore even more prefab homes available at Amazon.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Other strategies to explore include boosting local food production to cut waste and streamlining supply chains for better efficiency and recycling.
—Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
Once the essential infrastructure was built, the Khao Yai Art Forest opened in February 2025, with artworks integrated in the natural landscape for visitors to explore freely during opening hours (admission is 500 Thai baht, or $14.64).
—Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Keep scrolling to explore even more prefab homes available at Amazon.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explore
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The lawmakers last month pressed the watchdog to investigate after Reuters and other media reported DOGE's arrival and other major changes at the regulator, which oversees U.S. capital markets.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The survivors were likely sheltering in the nearby grocery store, and Ellie and Dina barely wait for the say-so from Kat before creeping inside to investigate the eerie screeching.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The study noted that 85% of breakup survivors search for explanations, all in an attempt to make sense of the cause of the split.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The United States Coast Guard is searching for five missing people after a boat capsized near St. Lucie Inlet in Florida on Sunday.—
T. Michelle Murphy,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Forensic investigators will examine the findings for signs of trauma, injury and a cause of death.—
Dawn Klavon,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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