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as in interrogated
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in reviewed
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 explored
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examined
The Legislative Analyst’s Office, the nonpartisan fiscal advisor for lawmakers, recently examined the increase in state spending since 2019-20, Newsom’s first full year in office.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The study examined how concentrated each category is by measuring the share of top 10 mentions held by the top 3 brands.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
His foundational work in cognitive science examined how demanding problem-solving can consume processing capacity that would otherwise support learning.
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Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The legacy of the couturier — whose brand is worn by Beyoncé, Kylie Jenner, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter — will be examined by Lydia Caston, a curator from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, where there is currently an exhibition of Schiaparelli’s work.
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Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
The remaining 47 dead dogs were not examined on site due to time constraints.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Michelle Kendler-Kretsch and her team at the Anti-Corruption Data Collective examined Polymarket bets on military outcomes.
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Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
In addition to the autopsy, Burris said Martin’s brain was immediately sent to be examined posthumously for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which can affect regions of the brain involved with regulating behavior and emotions and is linked to contact sports such as football.
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Hannah Fingerhut,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Link to earlier discovery The new findings come less than a year after Perseverance examined a rock called Cheyava Falls, which scientists described as one of the most intriguing samples collected on Mars.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The study examined how concentrated each category is by measuring the share of top 10 mentions held by the top 3 brands.
—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
His foundational work in cognitive science examined how demanding problem-solving can consume processing capacity that would otherwise support learning.
—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The legacy of the couturier — whose brand is worn by Beyoncé, Kylie Jenner, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter — will be examined by Lydia Caston, a curator from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, where there is currently an exhibition of Schiaparelli’s work.
—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
The remaining 47 dead dogs were not examined on site due to time constraints.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Michelle Kendler-Kretsch and her team at the Anti-Corruption Data Collective examined Polymarket bets on military outcomes.
—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
In addition to the autopsy, Burris said Martin’s brain was immediately sent to be examined posthumously for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which can affect regions of the brain involved with regulating behavior and emotions and is linked to contact sports such as football.
—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Link to earlier discovery The new findings come less than a year after Perseverance examined a rock called Cheyava Falls, which scientists described as one of the most intriguing samples collected on Mars.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examined
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Information still needs to be interrogated, narratives stress-tested and probabilities translated into exposure limits.
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While Europeans at Ellis Island did face medical inspections and some were even detained, Asians and Pacific Islanders at Angel Island were especially not welcomed; because of anti-Chinese exclusion laws, they instead were inspected, interrogated and detained in prison-like conditions.
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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.
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.
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The Lewis and Clark expedition explored the Louisiana Purchase.
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Many works around the country explored new electronic music technology.
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Asked about the impact of successor Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence, Kamrava questioned the official explanation of security concerns, especially given the public appearance of other senior figures, and pointed to previous reports of his injury.
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His behavior under stress is dangerous to his officers and crew, and his authority is questioned.
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His site checks the popular campgrounds every 12 seconds for cancellations while less popular campgrounds are scanned often but less frequently.
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Before long, the crowd joined the thousands of other fans lining up eagerly lining up to have their tickets scanned.
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It should be investigated as a crime from the very beginning.
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The shooting is being investigated as a homicide, the sheriff’s office said.
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My company recently surveyed first responders and law enforcement personnel.
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The items surveyed include grillable proteins such as pork chops, chicken, and ground beef, sides such as pork and beans and the fixings for potato salad, plus ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, and the ingredients for fresh lemonade.
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The restaurant received a score of 68 and has since been re-inspected and cleared to open.
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In its statement, Delta said the plane landed without incident and is being inspected.
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“Examined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examined. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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