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as in to survey
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
we canvassed people all over town, asking if they would be interested in participating in a recycling program
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as in to debate
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
canvassed all the items on the agenda
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Recent Examples of canvass
Investigators have reviewed surveillance footage from the neighborhood and canvassed the area, but don't have any suspects, the police department said on March 30.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Detectives have continued the investigation, collecting evidence, obtaining witness statements and canvassing the area for security camera footage, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Officers who canvassed the area found 56-year-old Timothy Scott of Meriden near Yale Avenue, Jaques said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Police have canvassed the area, released video and photo surveillance of a suspect, and reportedly recovered DNA from the scene.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Detectives have continued the investigation, collecting evidence, obtaining witness statements and canvassing the area for security camera footage, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Officers who canvassed the area found 56-year-old Timothy Scott of Meriden near Yale Avenue, Jaques said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Police have canvassed the area, released video and photo surveillance of a suspect, and reportedly recovered DNA from the scene.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
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The remainder of those surveyed said American democracy is in no danger.—
Phil Willon,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Maritime archaeologists from the Danish Viking Ship Museum found the ship, which was sunk during the the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801, while surveying the site on the seabed of Copenhagen Harbor ahead of the construction of an artificial island.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pop culture depictions of school shootings have often stoked controversy, with many viewers debating the line between storytelling and sensitivity.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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As lawmakers debate, business owners like him remain worried about getting served with lawsuit papers.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The report, however, said that none of the 49 detainees inspectors randomly interviewed made allegations of discrimination, mistreatment, or abuse.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Strickland agreed to be filmed, Zenovich says, but not interviewed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, Canales also discussed his excitement in getting to work with new backup QB Kenny Pickett.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The two leaders discussed progress made during ongoing operations to eliminate Iran’s ability to attack other countries, Hawkins said in a statement.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors argue that Duckett was a monster in disguise who abused the badge and brutally raped and killed Teresa before dumping her body in a lake.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The reversal comes after Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta and the UCLA Voting Rights Project launched legal challenges last week, arguing the sheriff has no authority over election materials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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