explore
verb (used with object)
to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery.
exploring
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present participleof explore.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Perseverance was exploring an area filled with scientifically valuable ancient rock formations, so it spent weeks making short trips between locations to examine exposed rock surfaces.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
In 2024, the company hired its first researcher to study “model welfare,” conducting experiments exploring the subjective experiences and potential consciousness of AI, and whether it requires moral consideration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Earlier this month, the group of women spent a week exploring the north coast, visiting the Giant's Causeway, the Dark Hedges and Londonderry.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Ben & Jerry’s founders have been exploring a deal with an executive of private-equity firm KKR to separate their brand from Magnum Ice Cream.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Instead, he mumbled something under his breath about creating a law to ban all exploring in his neighborhood, before sighing and finally heading up to join Duane.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
