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1
as in to interview
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
we canvassed people all over town, asking if they would be interested in participating in a recycling program
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as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
canvassed all the items on the agenda
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Recent Examples of canvass
Chen Hours into the search, authorities have 'found nothing'
The Nome Volunteer Fire Department said in a Facebook post early Friday morning that crews were still searching on the ground and canvassing as much area as possible.
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Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Three days later, police canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
Ken Martin, the Minnesota Democratic chairman and a contender to lead the party’s national committee, stumped on Saturday in Loudoun and canvassed neighborhoods in the subfreezing temperatures.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Local police were seen canvassing the area for evidence and interviewed residents living near the property.
—Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Three days later, police canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
Ken Martin, the Minnesota Democratic chairman and a contender to lead the party’s national committee, stumped on Saturday in Loudoun and canvassed neighborhoods in the subfreezing temperatures.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Local police were seen canvassing the area for evidence and interviewed residents living near the property.
—Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
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Like more than two dozen attendees and speakers interviewed by The Associated Press, Spilsbury cast her 2024 ballot for Harris for president.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Having interviewed notable figures like Khloe Kardashian, Winnie Harlow and Mona Kattan, Denise's vast writing portfolio also includes everything from product reviews and buying guides to first-person features and ...—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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Solve the Biggest Problem In talking about understanding business trajectories, the panel discussed the need to look for the most relevant applications to business, and then apply the right technology and the right teams.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The survey found that 84% of Black singles discuss STI/STD status before becoming intimate, which is significant considering the pervasiveness of STIs and STDs in the United States.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
22 Feb. 2025
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And in a new CNN poll, 73 percent of Democrats surveyed said congressional Democrats were doing too little to oppose Mr. Trump.—
Katie Glueck,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The poll surveyed 1,500 Canadians and 1,000 Americans.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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After reviewing body camera footage of the incident as part of its internal investigation, the department recommended that the officer receive a two-day suspension for the improper search allegation.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The committee, also referred to as the Missouri DOGE, will review the submissions and integrate public input into its initiatives.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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