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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TikTok is not the first technology company with Chinese ties to face intense regulatory examination in Washington.—
Meaghan Tobin,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Velasquez also remains out of jail custody, which has been his status since Bocanegra granted him $1 million bail and monitored release after a November 2022 preliminary examination that advanced his case toward trial.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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According to one study, even in the extremely dry Martian atmosphere, the climatic conditions inside the volcanoes' craters are such that frost can form even though it's never been found elsewhere on Mars – even at the poles.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, a study by the International Journal for Educational Integrity found that AI detection tools produced inconsistent results, including false positives.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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That all changes when during a revelatory dinner with Mallinder and his wife, Professor Andrea Lavin (Sidse Babett Knudsen), entices Ed to show the pair his research.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
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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The allegations emerged in December 2024 magazine stories in Japan and led Monday to Fuji TV chairman Shuji Kano and president Koichi Minato stepping down amid an internal probe at FMH launched and involving third-party investigators.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploration. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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