Synonyms of explore

explore

verb

ik-ˈsplȯr 

1

as in to investigate

to search through or into

communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigate
• examine
• inspect
• study
• research
• view
• scan
• look (into)
• inquire (into)
• delve (into)
• probe
• dig (into)
• check up on
• check into
• peruse
• sift
• browse
• thumb (through)
• skim (through)
• surf
• reinvestigate
• cruise

2

as in to search

to go into or range over for purposes of discovery

we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• search
• discover
• hunt
• prospect
• probe
• reveal
• skirr
• scout
• disclose
• reconnoiter
• unearth
• fathom
• plumb
• sound

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of explore

The film, directed by filmmaker Drew Denny, explores the prevalence of same-sex relationships and gender fluidity in the animal world — something that often gets overlooked and underreported in mainstream biology lessons. —Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026

Feeling inspired to explore the wonders of the night sky up close? —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026

The material’s electrical properties need to be further explored, and researchers will have to find ways to turn it into thin films that can be integrated into real circuits. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026

Her work often explores cultures and histories of the African diaspora, with an eye toward connections across different regions, continents, and time periods. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026