1
as in examination
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an examen of the president's assassination that has been plagued by controversy since its original publication
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2
as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
an insightful examen of the poet's works
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examen
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The victims' bodies were taken to the state crime lab for examination to determine the manner and cause of death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025 -
Students are invited to prepare for the upcoming ACT examinations by taking a practice exam from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Ferrucci, the journalism professor, dismissed both criticisms.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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Mayor Karen Bass’ office has also pledged to make moves to reduce red tape for film and TV projects in L.A. amid multiple criticisms about the difficulties and expenses of planning shoots.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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But, the judges weren't impressed with the final product, as her team landed in the bottom — and Black received harsh critiques.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Even so, Aunt Paradise offers a sharp social critique of the American orientalist craze for all things Japanese.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Aug. 2025
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This process only works if everyone is part of the inquiry.—
Jerry Colonna,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, this line of inquiry seems like a dead end.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Credit card rates have risen for four months in a row, hitting the highest level since December, according to a review by LendingTree of the 220 most popular cards.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The university says faculty members will have their opportunity to comment. Oct. 2 — Thirty Texas A&M University faculty members unanimously vote to oppose the inactivation request for LGBTQ+ studies.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In Wisconsin, the study found a worker needs to earn just over $23 hourly to afford a two-bedroom rental.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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From France, Chichin’s work is an exploration of urban parks that create natural refuges in the heart of cities, reframing them as spaces of resistance and wonder.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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But Oppenheimer is a talky period piece, an exploration of a man and his mind, with only a flash-forward warning about doomsday tacked on to the ending.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe into the shooting and will present its findings to the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office to decide what charges to file against the suspect, according to officials.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
27 July 2025
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Even as some Republicans cast doubt on Trump’s probe of the project, others sought more information.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
24 July 2025
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“Examen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examen. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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