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as in interrogates
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in inspects
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 explores
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examines
This article examines several recent key developments in digital service taxation.
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Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The concept of surveillance capitalism examines how tech companies use personal data to predict and manipulate consumer behavior for profit.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Without a functioning Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, no regulator consistently examines these firms.
—Mike Calhoun, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Directed by Lauren Stowell and executive produced by Bill Simmons and Connor Schell, this nine-part series examines the Celtics’ profound role in shaping history, both on and off the court.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
This article examines the origins of AI bias and its consequences across different sectors and proposes actionable solutions to create more equitable AI systems.
—Swati Tyagi, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The series examines why scrutiny grew over Grace’s age and identity.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
The Government Accountability Office, a nonpartisan auditing arm of Congress that examines federal spending, found that, in 2024, $6 billion in improper payments were made in the agency's Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Profiling one of the greatest country music families of our time, the doc examines Naomi Judd’s complicated bond with her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, that both tied them together and drove them apart.
—William Earl, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The concept of surveillance capitalism examines how tech companies use personal data to predict and manipulate consumer behavior for profit.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Without a functioning Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, no regulator consistently examines these firms.
—Mike Calhoun, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Directed by Lauren Stowell and executive produced by Bill Simmons and Connor Schell, this nine-part series examines the Celtics’ profound role in shaping history, both on and off the court.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
This article examines the origins of AI bias and its consequences across different sectors and proposes actionable solutions to create more equitable AI systems.
—Swati Tyagi, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The series examines why scrutiny grew over Grace’s age and identity.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
The Government Accountability Office, a nonpartisan auditing arm of Congress that examines federal spending, found that, in 2024, $6 billion in improper payments were made in the agency's Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Profiling one of the greatest country music families of our time, the doc examines Naomi Judd’s complicated bond with her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, that both tied them together and drove them apart.
—William Earl, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examines
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Looking ahead, Danish sees the innovative casting in Last Call as part of a larger theater movement that challenges traditional norms and explores fresh creative approaches.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Life After Life Club in an Orange County retirement community explores trance channeling, the power of animal communication and near-death experiences.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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At a news conference Sunday, Schumer had urged that the company halt all flights while the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates the crash.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the movie Glass Onion (spoiler alert), a detective investigates a case involving a billionaire.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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This article was generated by the Kansas City Star Bot, artificial intelligence software that analyzes structured information from TomTom and applies it to templates created by journalists in the newsroom.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Examines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examines. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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