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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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
The discovery is already influencing research in Shipman's laboratory, where scientists are exploring ways to transform the type VI retron's natural machinery into useful technologies.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 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
The company is also exploring new means of delivery and ordering, including through drones and texts to chatbots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
I spend my days exploring and waiting for news from the command center that Fly is cleared to take flight so that we can begin the bigger parts of my mission.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
