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 legislation would also require state agencies to conduct a study examining how to spread the cost of utilities’ wildfire risks across a broad swath of California taxpayers.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
Their main goal was to examine an area of the river where a magnet fisherman had found an anchor.
—Rose Androwich, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
This study examines the ratio of the income floor for the top 20% of earners to the income ceiling for the bottom 20% of earners.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Authorities recovered the bus itself on Saturday and will examine it as the investigation continues.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 21 July 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
Their main goal was to examine an area of the river where a magnet fisherman had found an anchor.
—Rose Androwich, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
This study examines the ratio of the income floor for the top 20% of earners to the income ceiling for the bottom 20% of earners.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Authorities recovered the bus itself on Saturday and will examine it as the investigation continues.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examine
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The baby boy was found dead in a garbage truck in Greenwich in 1986, and Phillips was initially a person of interest but never arrested or interrogated.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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After reading the questionnaires, the judge interrogated us.—
Denise Amos,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
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Outside lines connecting the propane tank to the home are inspected by the installation company, but the name of that company is not listed in city records, Holman said.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 July 2025
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Stargazers hoping to explore the phases of Venus and the night sky for themselves should read our roundup of the best telescopes for amateur astronomy in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 July 2025
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Netflix also continues to explore nonfiction with a three-part docuseries centered on Colombian football star James Rodríguez.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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Some have questioned whether city commissioners can unilaterally change election dates — a decision that also changes the length of their current terms — without voter approval.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Carlson questioned why Epstein had never been asked about a connection with Barak or Mossad.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 July 2025
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According to the court docket reviewed by Newsweek, Judge Anne Edwards was assigned to the case on July 20.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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Israel's military said police were investigating the incident.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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The city is actively investigating him, Pureval said.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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Some all-in-one printers can also scan for digital copies or make photocopies while also printing normally.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Most brands have little to no mechanism to scan for anecdotes and outliers.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The rooms come with binoculars to encourage you to cozy up and survey the Pacific for whales, dolphins, songbirds and more.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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In August of 2022, the last time Marquette University Law School pollster surveyed voters about Walker, 42% of voters had a favorable view of Walker and 49% had an unfavorable view, according to poll director Charles Franklin.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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“Examine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examine. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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