explore
verb (used with object)
to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery.
are exploring
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present progressiveof explore.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Some countries - like the UK - are exploring the idea of mandating some kind of "kill switch" that could compel AI firms to pull the plug on models if things get out of hand.
From BBC β Sep. 9, 2026
In addition to wind farms and solar arrays, companies are exploring geothermal and nuclear power, but all still cost more than natural-gas options.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 4, 2026
An increasing number of people in their 60s, whether or not they have $1 million in retirement funds, are exploring alternatives like reducing their workload, taking a sabbatical or finding part-time work.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 10, 2026
"We also found changes to the phase structure of the material. It remains to be seen how this will affect material properties, but that's something we are exploring."
From Science Daily β Aug. 3, 2026
The next day, Sam and I are exploring down by Tía Mimí’s orchid shed, where the orchids have grown straggly since Porfirio left.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
