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 committee looks at data from clinical trials and other research to examine the most recent data on a vaccine’s safety, efficacy and use in everyday settings.
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Santosh Kumar Gautam, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
The Deloitte clearinghouse will examine all deals worth more than $600 .
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The researchers also examined more than 2,700 genomes of modern plague samples from Asia, Africa, and North and South America.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
The researchers examined data from the U.S. Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network between 2004 and 2022.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
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Santosh Kumar Gautam, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
The Deloitte clearinghouse will examine all deals worth more than $600 .
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The researchers also examined more than 2,700 genomes of modern plague samples from Asia, Africa, and North and South America.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
The researchers examined data from the U.S. Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network between 2004 and 2022.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examine
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In October, Kennedy and other members of the Civilian Oversight Commission spent five hours interrogating Fernandez and former homicide Det.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The men were interrogated for three weeks on suspicions that included conspiring to endanger lives on the roads; then they were put under house arrest, but finally released without charges, apparently after the withdrawal.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
30 May 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,
9 June 2025
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Proactively inspect short-term rentals, confirm occupancy limits, ensure that safety equipment is on site and that no unpermitted construction has been done.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Shore landings will also allow travelers to explore coastal towns like Loreto.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Scuba divers enjoy exploring the west bay of Entalula Island, which has a beautiful coral garden and El Nido's famous limestone wall diving site.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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Some might find the introduction of a major conflict — when a different date turns nightmarish for Sophie, causing Lucy to question her certainties about what makes a good match and berate herself for failing to spot red flags — to be a heavy-handed nudge toward a resolution.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The announcement also prompted concern among bloggers who write about Disney parks in California and Florida, who questioned the impact the restrictions could have on the thousands who visit the parks each year from Venezuela.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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For example, even Trump was shocked and in dismay when Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was allegedly considering allowing Musk into a high-level meeting to review our war plans against China, which happens to be a major source of Musk’s business.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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The remaining states -- New York, Oregon, Minnesota and Colorado -- have not yet submitted the identifiable data to CMS as part of the review, according to a public health official who has reviewed CMS' requests to the states.—
KIMBERLY KINDY,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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Police and law enforcement investigate the home of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, who were shot multiple times earlier in Champlin, Minnesota, on June 14.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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No was is in custody for the fatal shootings and detectives were investigating.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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There’s a single 8-megapixel camera that, again, is acceptable at this tablet’s price point, but otherwise not a camera most would want to use for anything other than the most basic use (like maybe scanning documents).—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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One couple was relieved to have made it out of their hearing without being detained -- but were still scanning the parking lot outside the courthouse, nervous that agents would approach them.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
4 June 2025
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The share of 1,000+ U.S. consumers surveyed who spent $76 or more on skincare in the past six months dropped from 50% in 2023 to 43% in 2025, while spending at the $35 and under price range increased the most, up from 26% to 37%.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The median monthly fee in 12 local cities surveyed by San Diego last year was $32, which included monthly fees of $28 in El Cajon, $23 to $35 in Chula Vista, $28 to $31 in Carlsbad and $29 to $33 in Oceanside.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Examine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examine. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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