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 order directs the Treasury Department to defer payment without interest or penalties, and to explore ways to eliminate the deferred bill entirely. — Steven John, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

The lack of protest songs in today’s music industry has inspired many think pieces exploring what happened and whether it can be attributed to factors like a more general complacency among artists or fear from their record labels. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Then be sure to check out our roundups of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography, along with our picks of the top telescopes and binoculars for exploring the night sky. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026

This leaves her with little time to explore San Francisco’s parks, museums and restaurants. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026