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as in investigates
to search through or into
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This class, featuring insights from experts like Amy Cuddy and Sylvia Ann Hewlett, explores the concept of presence in communication and leadership, offering strategies to enhance executive presence, build confidence, and effectively manage performance anxiety for professional success.
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Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The 1974 memoir explores Hollywood's Golden Age, and is packed with stories of some of its biggest stars.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Charles will also visit a national park, while Camilla explores a farm to highlight the work of America’s horse racing industry.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Sam Pollard directed the film, which explores the remarkable owners of that motel, Walter and Loree Bailey.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, Ally’s peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger and is thrust into a journey real-life marine creatures as the film explores themes of friendship and courage.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Her later work often explores the tension between the two.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The film explores the private joy and pain behind their public personas, capturing their unique chemistry.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2015, the fort was replaced by the Skä•noñh—Great Law of Peace Center, which explores the history of the Haudenosaunee from an exclusively Indigenous perspective.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The 1974 memoir explores Hollywood's Golden Age, and is packed with stories of some of its biggest stars.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Charles will also visit a national park, while Camilla explores a farm to highlight the work of America’s horse racing industry.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Sam Pollard directed the film, which explores the remarkable owners of that motel, Walter and Loree Bailey.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, Ally’s peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger and is thrust into a journey real-life marine creatures as the film explores themes of friendship and courage.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Her later work often explores the tension between the two.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The film explores the private joy and pain behind their public personas, capturing their unique chemistry.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2015, the fort was replaced by the Skä•noñh—Great Law of Peace Center, which explores the history of the Haudenosaunee from an exclusively Indigenous perspective.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explores
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Officials said the deputy is on standard administrative leave while the Oakland County Sheriff's Office investigates the shooting.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division, which investigates the city's most high-profile cases, is handling the investigation.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Grand Pirate Show drops fans into the world of the Straw Hat Crew — Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji and Chopper — along with appearances by the Marines as the group searches for Pop Greens, or seeds with both instant growth and attack capabilities.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Tereza won’t stand for it and searches for a way to relocate elsewhere.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Through fluid storytelling and character studies, the show examines the impact of Jamie’s actions on those around him and highlights the radicalization of young boys in toxic online spaces.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the May issue of The Atlantic, Idrees Kahloon examines America’s gerontocracy problem.—
Drew Goins,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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