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
This always leads to a meaningful exploration of whatever spiritual (or non-spiritual) ontological paradigm a person embraces.
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Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The installation features 11 projects blending art and science into interactive experiences focused on scientific ocean exploration.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The group of giraffes led him on a exploration of the savanna for the first time, even surprising some of the first guests of the day aboard the safari attraction.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In particular, his explorations of the latter area led to his proposal of the holographic principle in the 1990s.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
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Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The installation features 11 projects blending art and science into interactive experiences focused on scientific ocean exploration.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The group of giraffes led him on a exploration of the savanna for the first time, even surprising some of the first guests of the day aboard the safari attraction.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In particular, his explorations of the latter area led to his proposal of the holographic principle in the 1990s.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploration
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In late 2023, Lago filed a defamation lawsuit against the Spanish-language radio station Actualidad for a segment about an ethics inquiry.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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When researchers across disciplines rely on the same AI systems for experimental design, the diversity of scientific inquiry—a cornerstone of innovation—could diminish.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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What follows is a twisted examination of motherhood and the arbitrary expectations of adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Khalil finished his graduate studies at Columbia in December and is set to graduate in the spring.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Long-distance seafarers crossed the Mediterranean Sea far earlier than scientists had believed, a new study has found.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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New research suggests calculating your Daily Heart Rate Per Step (DHRPS) with smartwatch data could be a more accurate indicator of your heart health.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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In lab research, one potential concern is performing live dissections, once known as vivisection, without anesthetics or analgesics.—
Bob Fischer,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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The entire Rio Rancho junior varsity baseball team was suspended in the midst of the probe.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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During President Trump’s first month in office, the U.S. Education Department opened a probe into the Ithaca City School District over an annual student conference from which white children were reportedly excluded.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploration. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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