as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a survey of the premises revealed that four of the exit doors were locked
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as in to interview
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
surveyed the medical residents and found out that 60% of them don't think they get enough sleep
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as in to review
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
surveyed the books at the estate sale, fondly hoping to find a rare first edition
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Recent Examples of survey
Cathy Nelson, Health, 29 July 2025
The survey added that affluent Gen Z in tier-one cities are the heaviest hit by the broader sentiment decline.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 July 2025
In addition to surveying voters about specific issues, Emerson's July poll found Trump's overall approval and disapproval ratings each increased one percentage point from the month prior, reaching 46% and 47%, respectively.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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Noun
Here’s what experts had to say about the results of our survey, plus what the appearance of your poop can tell you about your health.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 29 July 2025
The survey added that affluent Gen Z in tier-one cities are the heaviest hit by the broader sentiment decline.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, Intuit Credit Karma surveyed parents and found that over a third can’t afford back-to-school shopping.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 July 2025
In addition to surveying voters about specific issues, Emerson's July poll found Trump's overall approval and disapproval ratings each increased one percentage point from the month prior, reaching 46% and 47%, respectively.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
Noun
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But within months of closing came the building’s 50-year inspection.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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This speeds up corrections, reduces waste and minimizes the need for manual inspection.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Nixon and Montgomery served as hosts, interviewing teammates and coaches about topics off the field.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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As city officials were on-site interviewing the affected residents the next morning, the walkway collapsed.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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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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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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The victims' bodies were taken to the state crime lab for examination to determine the manner and cause of death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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Students are invited to prepare for the upcoming ACT examinations by taking a practice exam from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 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 audit discovered that in one instance, the Veterans Health Administration awarded $30,000 in relocation payments to an employee who never moved, the release noted.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Lawrie said, in response to the audit, that the district is implementing a new formula to make caseloads more manageable starting next fall, that the district is trying to let staff air their concerns in roundtables and that collaboration among special education staff has improved.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The current playoff format deserves to be thoroughly dissected and examined.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers have dipped into the state's dwindling savings accounts to cover the deficit, said Matt Berman, a University of Alaska Anchorage economics professor who co-authored a 2016 report that examined various deficit-reduction methods.—
Emily Schwing,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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The meeting was the second time the board sought to address the policy, after a meeting in April was abruptly cancelled following national scrutiny aimed at the Rutherford County's policy.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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Secondly, regulatory scrutiny and antitrust actions are considerable concerns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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