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
Trio Petroleum continues to focus on its oil and gas exploration and development operations in California and Utah, with plans for further drilling and production efforts.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
The video itself was an exploration of rumors that stars Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are not getting along.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Co-creator Jack Thorne added that the series was also driven by an exploration of male rage.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
During the Cold War, major powers signed the Antarctic Treaty, setting aside territorial claims on the continent and committing instead to use it as a site of international scientific exploration and cooperation.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
The video itself was an exploration of rumors that stars Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are not getting along.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Co-creator Jack Thorne added that the series was also driven by an exploration of male rage.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
During the Cold War, major powers signed the Antarctic Treaty, setting aside territorial claims on the continent and committing instead to use it as a site of international scientific exploration and cooperation.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploration
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Newsweek reached out to the U.S. Department for comment via an online media inquiry form outside of regular office hours.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The White House also did not respond to ABC News' inquiry about Bondi's pending report.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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No further details are anticipated until the examination results are known.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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An examination with a CT scanner is prepared in the emergency room of the university hospital (UKJ) in Jena, Germany.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, a recent study found that professional historians performed worse than professional fact-checkers at identifying online misinformation.—
Lightning Jay,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Columbia is reportedly in negotiations with the presidential administration to refer to the receivership of the Middle Eastern studies department as something more palatable, according to the Wall Street Journal.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Joint research will complement MARL’s existing activities and create a space where students can help to shape the future of music and technology.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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According to the research, many have committed non-violent crimes and do not pose a serious risk to public safety.—
Nathaly Triana,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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An investigation led by Chief Justice Earl Warren concluded that Oswald acted alone in shooting Kennedy, but the probe has been widely criticized by academics and historians in the 62 years since the assassination.—
Stefan Becket,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Any possible criminal probe would also face a major uphill struggle because members of Congress are protected from prosecution for their official actions by the Constitution’s Speech and Debate Clause.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploration. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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