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as in interrogating
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in reviewing
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 exploring
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examining
The study was helmed by a group of German scientists examining the effects of ocean acidity.
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Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Future studies will focus on improving the model, testing the system in larger groups and examining how real-time physiological data can inform care outside the clinic.
—Mayo Clinic News Network, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
As the first transfer portal window has wrapped – although exceptions are always possible – here’s a full breakdown of the movement within UCLA’s special teams entering spring, the final edition in a seven-part series examining the post-portal scholarship outlook for every part of the roster.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
As the first transfer portal window has wrapped – although exceptions are always possible – here’s a full breakdown of the movement within USC’s special teams entering spring, the final edition in a seven-part series examining the post-portal scholarship outlook for every part of the roster.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The Cognitive Style Connection Beyond personality traits, there’s a cognitive dimension to the Aquarius profile that’s worth examining.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Detectives are said to still be examining the scene and are coordinating with Lahfah’s family as the investigation continues.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
This past summer, Brossoit and doctors, after examining his right hip, found the root cause of the knee pain — a cam lesion on the head of his femur that was causing issues with cartilage inside the joint.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Aghion and Howitt prove their point by examining a series of market reforms in the European Union in 1992 intended to promote competition across several EU countries.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Future studies will focus on improving the model, testing the system in larger groups and examining how real-time physiological data can inform care outside the clinic.
—Mayo Clinic News Network, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
As the first transfer portal window has wrapped – although exceptions are always possible – here’s a full breakdown of the movement within UCLA’s special teams entering spring, the final edition in a seven-part series examining the post-portal scholarship outlook for every part of the roster.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
As the first transfer portal window has wrapped – although exceptions are always possible – here’s a full breakdown of the movement within USC’s special teams entering spring, the final edition in a seven-part series examining the post-portal scholarship outlook for every part of the roster.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The Cognitive Style Connection Beyond personality traits, there’s a cognitive dimension to the Aquarius profile that’s worth examining.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Detectives are said to still be examining the scene and are coordinating with Lahfah’s family as the investigation continues.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
This past summer, Brossoit and doctors, after examining his right hip, found the root cause of the knee pain — a cam lesion on the head of his femur that was causing issues with cartilage inside the joint.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Aghion and Howitt prove their point by examining a series of market reforms in the European Union in 1992 intended to promote competition across several EU countries.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examining
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Obsessed with this Russian Jewish queen interrogating Robby about his single status.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jones was especially struck by reports of ICE detaining and interrogating children on their way to and from school.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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The committee is currently reviewing feedback from the public comment phase, which ended late last year.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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As a result, regulators are rightfully reviewing their policies—ones that focus on truly sustainable sources of power.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Shopping, spending money, earning money or exploring moneymaking ideas is blessed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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The 2016 short was produced by Joanna Natasegara, one of a number of powerful projects from the filmmaker exploring global conflict and socio-politics.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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The incident heightened national attention on aviation safety in 2025, with many people questioning whether flying was safe.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Online posts questioning the city’s account continued into the week, and protesters have kept returning to the Hyatt, banging pots and chanting in subfreezing temperatures.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Smith, surveying the audience, knows they are locked in.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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While many Americans use drones for fun, racing them competitively or using them to capture sweeping panoramic videos, many have grown to rely on the cheap drones for business purposes — from surveying whale blowholes to pollinating cornfields.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
18 Jan. 2026
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Since last summer, police in Northern California have been investigating a hidden camera found in a public bathroom at a Kaiser Medical Center in Vallejo.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The chamber is reportedly investigating the incident.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The male has binoculars scanning the sea, while the female guard is in action, as if jumping off of a tower, fins and buoy in hand.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Don't let somebody coerce you into scanning them up on the floor, because everybody's trying to get to Coach Prime.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Bodycam video shows New Haven, Indiana, police officers inspecting the scene at the bottom of the staircase in the Davis' home.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Chuky was inspecting the rifle, turning it over in his hands.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Examining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examining. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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