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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The galleries are laid out irregularly, so walking through them is like exploring unfamiliar neighborhoods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Bovino has also floated "exploring" a presidential run in 2028.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Joking aside, I think that’s an idea worth exploring.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026
The brilliant Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong is a suffering protagonist’s best friend, exploring the buried pain in people like no other filmmaker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
In the kindergarten room, he discovered a doll’s house, which he enjoyed exploring.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
