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
Instead, lawmakers passed a bill that will create a task force to examine financially sustainable options for counties and cities to support emergency medical services if they’re designated as an essential service.
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Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 1 Apr. 2026
The office said investigators who examined the crime scene recovered surveillance footage of the incident, which showed Zapatero trying to get a gun from another person there.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Because of this, analysts sometimes examine palladium supply alongside vehicle production and industrial activity.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site shortly after the incident was reported, and the area remains under military control as investigators begin examining the cause of the accident.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
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Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 1 Apr. 2026
The office said investigators who examined the crime scene recovered surveillance footage of the incident, which showed Zapatero trying to get a gun from another person there.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Because of this, analysts sometimes examine palladium supply alongside vehicle production and industrial activity.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site shortly after the incident was reported, and the area remains under military control as investigators begin examining the cause of the accident.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
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John Shaban, a former three-term Republican state representative from Redding, was interrogated about the recent administrative suspension of his law license in New York and, before that, his being charged with disorderly conduct after an argument with his girlfriend.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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One of the most grimly funniest moments of the movie sees Tereza interrogate the boat driver about that wedding ring on his finger.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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These breeders are licensed and inspected by the USDA and typically have additional licensing and inspection requirements at the state level, as well.—
Ed Sayres,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tarrant County Public Health inspects and scores all restaurants in the county except for those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hunters exploring in a remote section of the 500,000-acre Pisgah National Forest stumbled onto a body in the dark, according to investigators in western North Carolina.—
Mark Price
April 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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For those looking to get out and explore the region, the Reykjanes Peninsula has a lot to offer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Still, some critics have questioned the role of law enforcement on school campuses, particularly in secondary schools, raising concerns that such programs can feel more like surveillance than support.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The hidden cost of going back to school Students are increasingly questioning the value proposition of higher education.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Despite being reviewed again in 2008 and 2009, investigators never discovered new leads.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Santa Monica Pier was temporarily evacuated on Saturday afternoon as police investigated what was determined to be a non-credible bomb threat.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was alerted and is investigating the killing, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some car rental companies are using AI to scan every inch of your rental and bill you for even the smallest damage.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The town clerk was commended by the Broward state attorney for excellence for updating, electronically scanning and categorizing town files after much neglect.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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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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“Examine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examine. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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