explores

VERB

investigate; survey

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze delve into examine probe research scrutinize search seek test try

STRONG

burrow hunt inspect prospect question reconnoitre scout sift tour travel traverse

WEAK

dig into go into have a look inquire into leave no stone unturned look into turn inside out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

find neglect

STRONG

ignore overlook

Example Sentences

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The opening section, "Bowie Through a Lens", explores how photography shaped Bowie's image and identity, including work by Terry O'Neill, Mick Rock, Sukita, and Brian Ward.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Each room explores a different human emotion — joy and love, fear and hope, sadness and gratitude, anger and resilience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

A newly published study in Oncoscience explores a potential new approach to treating glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer that remains extremely difficult to treat.

From Science Daily • Jun. 27, 2026

Moving beyond Italy, Ms. Fletcher explores the role of firearms in European imperial ventures into the Americas and West Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

He explores the city immediately; he doesn’t care that it’s pouring rain.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman