as in experimental
done or created to find something or to learn more about something
exploratory drilling for oil
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Recent Examples of exploratory
But when participants were in a room without strong smells, those exploratory sniffs largely did not occur, and the breathing patterns of both smelling and non-smelling people looked very similar.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Instead, the war is a jumping-off point for wider, exploratory narratives, and themes different to those in traditional programs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
The first stage is exploratory—reading ranking lists, news articles and company websites.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Goose, known for its genre-blending sound and exploratory live performances, will deliver two sets each night, setting the stage for a weekend full of unforgettable musical discovery.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Instead, the war is a jumping-off point for wider, exploratory narratives, and themes different to those in traditional programs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
The first stage is exploratory—reading ranking lists, news articles and company websites.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Goose, known for its genre-blending sound and exploratory live performances, will deliver two sets each night, setting the stage for a weekend full of unforgettable musical discovery.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploratory
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Unfortunately, there’s no experimental evidence suggesting any truth to this.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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The end product is one of Nike’s most experimental designs to date.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Any financial instruments mentioned herein are speculative in nature and may involve risk to principal and interest.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rarely does this speculative frenzy turn out nicely.Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Tori and Rachel form a tentative alliance, planning to exert their feminine wiles over their respective male allies to keep each other safe.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Key Facts The tentative deal includes a 35% wage increase over four years for workers, according to The Wall Street Journal, up from its initial offer of 25%.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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The company has filed a preliminary proxy statement to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to extend the Termination Date, subject to stockholder approval.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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After a few of the tests were complete, police said Geer stopped cooperating and refused a preliminary breath test.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Eventually, a theoretical picture emerged for the supersolid.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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These partnerships are crucial for pushing quantum computing beyond its theoretical potential and into practical, scalable business solutions.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Exploratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploratory. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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