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
Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Still, after years of surveys showing the decline in alcoholic beverage consumption among the younger population, new data from IWSR is showing an uptick .
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
That trumps a traditional surveying crew, which can get to about 200-450 points each day using their primitive tripods and vintage tape measures.
—New Atlas, 27 June 2025
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Noun
If the survey isn't working for you, click here or email [email protected].
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Still, after years of surveys showing the decline in alcoholic beverage consumption among the younger population, new data from IWSR is showing an uptick .
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Verb
The poll surveyed 555 voters in the district from June 18-19, Politico reported.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
That trumps a traditional surveying crew, which can get to about 200-450 points each day using their primitive tripods and vintage tape measures.
—New Atlas, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
Noun
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Expect a push for greater transparency in association finances, reserve studies and inspection reports.—
Peter S. Sachs,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Shelia and Rachel were again interviewed by police, this time sharing a slightly different story and changed demeanors, according to 20/20.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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According to reports, the Knicks interviewed Staley after reaching out to her school’s athletic director, Jeremiah Donati, for permission.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
Verb
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But some reviewed by Ars got tens of thousands of views, as screenshots bled over to other social media platforms.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 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,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Any suggestions? — UNCOUPLED IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR UNCOUPLED: Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Just scan your bar cart for an interesting bottle, crack a can of tonic, and apéro hour is yours.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Ruff scanned and rescanned his ticket in disbelief.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Brown set the goal of raising $350,000, the total cost of a forensic audit by Siedle.—
William Melhado
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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The organization had completed a preliminary audit that found at least $150,000 was missing or unaccounted for, the criminal complaint said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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And don’t forget to examine your nails and the bottoms of your feet, Reid says.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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There are two approaches to this: comprehend the historical odds and position yourself ahead of the earnings release, or examine the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns post-earnings and position yourself accordingly after the earnings are announced.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 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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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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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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