1
as in to interrogate
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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2
as in to inspect
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it
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as in to explore
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examine
The lender will want to examine the gold to determine its purity, quality and weight.
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Kat Tretina, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
So editorial principles about personal liberties and free markets not only have definitional complexity but always have to be examined in the light of daily circumstances.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
In January, Huger checked into a private recovery program in Florida, citing a need to examine the combination of antidepressants and alcohol.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Yes, the Reputation Management system examines your social media accounts, but Social Media Monitoring in the main IDShield app has a different purpose.
—PCMAG, 15 Feb. 2025
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Kat Tretina, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
So editorial principles about personal liberties and free markets not only have definitional complexity but always have to be examined in the light of daily circumstances.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
In January, Huger checked into a private recovery program in Florida, citing a need to examine the combination of antidepressants and alcohol.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Yes, the Reputation Management system examines your social media accounts, but Social Media Monitoring in the main IDShield app has a different purpose.
—PCMAG, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examine
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The Star-Telegram reported in January 1912 that immigration agent I. B. Lewis and police spent a Saturday interrogating north side immigrants.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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Officers interrogate, fine, and even arrest people suspected of posting offensive or harmful content online.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Workers inspected the grooves for imperfections, fed album jackets into a shrink-wrapper and stacked the finished products on tall dollies for shipping.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 2025
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Confirm root rot by pulling the plant out of the pot and inspecting the roots.—
Betty Cahill,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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As Nestor blurs the line between fact and entertainment, the film explores the ethics of the true crime genre and the consequences of amateur investigations.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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The expansion's narrative will focus on Lea, the legendary Stalker, and explore her connection to Pinocchio.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The daughter was taken into police custody and is being questioned.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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To Begin Developing This Trait: Encourage your teams to question and validate their assumptions while remaining receptive to unexpected insights that emerge from their analysis.—
Ben Jones,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The committee, also referred to as the Missouri DOGE, will review the submissions and integrate public input into its initiatives.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Police were investigating the connection to Petito’s disappearance.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2025
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The district told Child Protective Services about these reports, and the agency is investigating, the district’s statement notes.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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My drivers greeted me by name and verified my identity by asking for the last four digits of the phone number associated with my CATS-Pass account and scanning my digital ticket in the app.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2025
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First, the customary way of developing generative AI consists of doing a massive data training effort that involves scanning a wide swath of content on the Internet.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The British Royal Navy reportedly routinely monitors any potential threats to national security through shadowing missions, sometimes surveying undersea cables or pipelines.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Researchers hiked into the meadows of Nanshan National Park in 2024 to survey wildlife.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Examine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examine. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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