as in experimental
done or created to find something or to learn more about something
exploratory drilling for oil
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Recent Examples of exploratory
But when participants were in a room without strong smells, those exploratory sniffs largely did not occur, and the breathing patterns of both smelling and non-smelling people looked very similar.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Instead, the war is a jumping-off point for wider, exploratory narratives, and themes different to those in traditional programs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
The first stage is exploratory—reading ranking lists, news articles and company websites.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Goose, known for its genre-blending sound and exploratory live performances, will deliver two sets each night, setting the stage for a weekend full of unforgettable musical discovery.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Instead, the war is a jumping-off point for wider, exploratory narratives, and themes different to those in traditional programs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
The first stage is exploratory—reading ranking lists, news articles and company websites.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Goose, known for its genre-blending sound and exploratory live performances, will deliver two sets each night, setting the stage for a weekend full of unforgettable musical discovery.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploratory
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In 2014, alternative-pop singer Banks made her debut with the emotive and experimental Goddess.Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Now, the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Australia is kicking off an exhibition dedicated to the 20th-century painter’s diverse and experimental career.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Temporary help service firms and consulting firms are not required to disclose pay and benefits for speculative future openings but must provide this information for specific job openings during interviews or at the time of hire.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Successful gold mining today bears little resemblance to the storied era of America’s first gold boom: rough-and-tumble 19th-century boomtowns cropping up overnight to accommodate speculative prospectors, chasing gold veins and rumors.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Tori and Rachel form a tentative alliance, planning to exert their feminine wiles over their respective male allies to keep each other safe.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Key Facts The tentative deal includes a 35% wage increase over four years for workers, according to The Wall Street Journal, up from its initial offer of 25%.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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The company has filed a preliminary proxy statement to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to extend the Termination Date, subject to stockholder approval.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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After a few of the tests were complete, police said Geer stopped cooperating and refused a preliminary breath test.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Despite the theoretical complexity of inventory forecasting, practical solutions are achievable.Suvarna Krishnan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Various theoretical, even divergent, details have been posited regarding the project — a period vampire thriller, a helicopter action thriller — but insiders maintain that nothing has come close to nailing Nolan’s real idea.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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