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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If you have an extra day or two, there are plenty of nearby lakes, small towns and resorts worth exploring.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
EverBank’s private-equity owners, which have included Stone Point Capital, Warburg Pincus, Reverence Capital Partners, Sixth Street and Bayview Asset Management, had been exploring either selling or taking EverBank public, the Journal previously reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
But he's not the only politician who has been exploring this area.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Beyond explaining the unusual quantum oscillations themselves, the findings strengthen the case for using ZrTe5 as a platform for exploring additional topological phases of matter.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026
I think these two gentlemen just want to get away from our crowded fort and go exploring.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
