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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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Both Culkin and Brody are being recognized for their work in films that explore the Holocaust and themes of Jewish exile.
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The expansion's narrative will focus on Lea, the legendary Stalker, and explore her connection to Pinocchio.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
As Nestor blurs the line between fact and entertainment, the film explores the ethics of the true crime genre and the consequences of amateur investigations.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Or someone exploring their sexuality for the first time may want a judgment-free space provided by a practitioner who’s got lots of experience working with LGBTQ+ clients.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The expansion's narrative will focus on Lea, the legendary Stalker, and explore her connection to Pinocchio.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
As Nestor blurs the line between fact and entertainment, the film explores the ethics of the true crime genre and the consequences of amateur investigations.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Or someone exploring their sexuality for the first time may want a judgment-free space provided by a practitioner who’s got lots of experience working with LGBTQ+ clients.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explore
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No foul play was suspected and the New York Medical Examiner is investigating the cause of death, police said.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Foul play is not suspected and the medical examiner is currently investigating the death, per police.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the decades since, a few teams of scientists have searched at even higher altitudes.—
Carl Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Ducks are demanding more attention to detail from the offensive specialist, and getting it, but Zegras is still searching for a way to hang on to the parts of his game that once separated him.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Susan Zirinsky, a former CBS News president, will continue to examine standards at the news division on an interim basis, McMahon said.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Breast biopsy: Your provider may take a tissue sample to examine the cells under a microscope.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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