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as in exams
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants to the prep school are required to take a demanding examination
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as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community
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as in inspections
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
even a hasty examination will tell any jeweler that that is not a real diamond
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Recent Examples of examinations
That is why the recent ruling by Israel’s Supreme Court allowing women to sit for the national rabbinical examinations feels so significant, and so deeply personal.
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Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The Kansas bill would establish auditing procedures, outline reporting requirements for PBMs and allow the Insurance Department to conduct financial examinations of benefit managers to ensure compliance.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
The agency noted that Trident is currently undergoing routine financial examinations which include a review of affiliate transactions.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Early veterinary examinations found the animal appears healthy — a remarkable outcome given the circumstances of its trip.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Early veterinary examinations found the animal appears healthy — a remarkable outcome given the circumstances.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Early veterinary examinations found that the animal appears healthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The zoo said Wednesday that the 11-pound (5-kilogram) male fox appears healthy after early examinations.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The Kansas bill would establish auditing procedures, outline reporting requirements for PBMs and allow the Insurance Department to conduct financial examinations of benefit managers to ensure compliance.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
The agency noted that Trident is currently undergoing routine financial examinations which include a review of affiliate transactions.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Early veterinary examinations found the animal appears healthy — a remarkable outcome given the circumstances of its trip.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Early veterinary examinations found the animal appears healthy — a remarkable outcome given the circumstances.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Early veterinary examinations found that the animal appears healthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The zoo said Wednesday that the 11-pound (5-kilogram) male fox appears healthy after early examinations.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examinations
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Students who were uninsured or underinsured received comprehensive eye exams and prescription glasses at no cost to their families.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But Morath has cited the district’s overall below-average performance on the STAAR exams, which will need to improve before the state will return local control.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bondi took her marching orders and launched investigations of those the president named.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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And with congressional primaries less than five months away, voters in both districts deserve full investigations and decisive action.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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In Kansas City and Independence, each city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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In Palm Beach County, 53 restaurants passed their inspections without a single incident.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Now, the exams, oral tests and presentations are weighted more heavily for students’ course grades than take-home problem sets.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Simple field tests can provide further insight.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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The American Meteor Society has also been fielding a growing number of inquiries during this season.—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Barrett-Reis did not respond to inquiries for this article, including a message sent via LinkedIn and a letter sent to an address that appeared to be associated with her.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Independent audits verify the metals exist Another important safeguard built into the gold IRA storage system is independent auditing.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Numerous audits, recounts and lawsuits across the country failed to turn up evidence of widespread voter fraud that could have changed the election's results.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Both studies found that while sports betting access overall didn't lead to significant changes in bankruptcy filings, the 2025 study found that online access did.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Additional updates, findings, and insights will be shared as the studies continue.—
Crista Marchesseault,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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These motifs evolve into deeper explorations of aggression and subcultural aesthetics, dedicating space to his film Trash Humpers and the Shadow Fux paintings.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Examinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examinations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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