explore
verb (used with object)
to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery.
has explored
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present perfectof explore (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It is understood Howe and Nagelsmann both feature prominently on the list of candidates the club has explored to potentially replace him, and that both managers are aware of United's interest.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
The Financial Times on Thursday reported that the coffee chain has explored acquiring Chipotle in some form, in what would be the biggest such deal in the restaurant industry’s history.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Starbucks has explored acquiring Chipotle, the Financial Times reported.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Manning's earlier research has explored whether digit ratio can provide information about alcohol consumption, outcomes after contracting COVID-19, and oxygen consumption in footballers.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
Among Dr. Gazzaley’s many research areas, he has explored the tension between these relatively primitive parts and the more evolved regions, including the frontal lobe.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
