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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3
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
Every component of the compensation package may have different levels of negotiation flexibility, so each is worth examining carefully.
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Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Nationally, 32 markets of the 50 examined were in the buyer’s camp.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
Desiree Hill examines an engine at her auto repair shop, Crown’s Corner Mechanic.
—Ashton Jackson
eric Clark, CNBC, 31 May 2025
The steady stream of new accounts examining Biden’s limitations as president contains revelatory details and interesting color.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
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Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Nationally, 32 markets of the 50 examined were in the buyer’s camp.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
Desiree Hill examines an engine at her auto repair shop, Crown’s Corner Mechanic.
—Ashton Jackson
eric Clark, CNBC, 31 May 2025
The steady stream of new accounts examining Biden’s limitations as president contains revelatory details and interesting color.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examine
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Bong, the country’s most beloved movie figure, and allies laid down the gauntlet with their public pressure campaign: the forces that had made the lives of public entertainers so perilous needed to be exposed and interrogated, and the human rights of artists urgently required greater protection.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Scenes of Gustav and Rachel feeling their way through his script, interrogating the characters’ motivations in rehearsal, encourage audiences to pose the same questions about the surrounding film.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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Trump looked around the facility, closely inspecting the coils and other nearby steel products, including household appliances on display.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The best time to inspect your tires, hoses, spokes and chain is: A.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Visitors can climb the tower for panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, explore rooms restored to reflect 19th-century lighthouse life, and unwind with their picnic in a shaded pavilion with unbeatable views.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Resources for Empowerment For those interested in exploring the relationship between cannabis and feminine energy, there are several resources available.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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Inside the car were three people identified as Yasmin Cobb, 18, Josiah Sneed, 21 and Clifton Ray Foster Jr., 25, who all have Texas addresses listed on their arrest reports All three were detained and taken to the HSI office for questioning.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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On Tuesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 shots are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women — a move immediately questioned by several public health experts.—
Carla K. Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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In the most recent study led by Luque, researchers reviewed data from multiple observations of the planet.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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In one study of over 12,000 adults, researchers investigated whether genetics influences the link between vegetable intake and weight or obesity.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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No one is in custody, and detectives are investigating, according to police, who did not give a motive for the shooting.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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So, the doctor ordered the CT scan against the algorithm’s advice.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The uses range from tech companies securing personal devices and retailers scanning for potential shoplifters to e-commerce giants tracking delivery drivers.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 May 2025
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Nationwide Retirement Institute, a division of the Nationwide insurance and financial services company, surveyed more than 1,000 Americans to gauge their thoughts on living a really long time.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Ramer’s study surveyed FARs and university presidents from around the country to identify best practices for the role, laying the foundation for the first Faculty Athletics Representative Handbook, which the NCAA released shortly thereafter.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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“Examine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examine. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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