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exploratory

[ik-splawr-uh-tawr-ee] / ɪkˈsplɔr əˌtɔr i /
ADJECTIVE
preliminary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
preparatory prior
STRONG
basic first fundamental opening pilot primary qualifying readying test trial
WEAK
elemental elementary inductive initiatory preceding precursory prefatory preparing primal
Antonyms
STRONG
additional extra secondary
WEAK
closing concluding final
ADJECTIVE
prolegomenous
Synonyms
WEAK
basic elemental elementary first fundamental inductive initiatory introductory opening pilot preceding precursory prefatory preparatory preparing primal primary prior qualifying readying test trial
ADJECTIVE
searching
Synonyms
STRONGEST
curious seeking
STRONG
inquiring penetrating
WEAK
experimental fact-finding inquisitive sharp studious
ADJECTIVE
trial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
preliminary
STRONG
balloon pilot test testing
WEAK
probationary provisional tentative
Antonyms
WEAK
definite known proven

Example Sentences

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The former Cold War rivals have, at the same time, held exploratory talks.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“It’s an exploratory conversation,” said Charles Scarallo, a certified financial planner in Melville, N.Y.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Antonio held exploratory talks with the Championship club over a pay-as-you-play deal, before choosing to move to Qatar instead.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The discussions have been exploratory, said Tim Arndt, the company’s chief financial officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

The connection between Holland as an exploratory power and Holland as an intellectual and cultural center was very strong.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan