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as in interviewed
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 discussed
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 canvassed
Officers canvassed for witnesses.
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Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
The man was pronounced dead on the scene as officers canvassed the area for witnesses.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
After the baby was found, he was taken to a local children's hospital as a precaution, while detectives canvassed the area, looked into camera footage, and tried to figure out who left the baby there.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Amid this turmoil, and ahead of the January transfer window, The Athletic has canvassed the views of 40 scouts from across the Premier League and EFL to test the temperature of the industry.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Officers responded to Albany Avenue and canvassed the area around the liquor store.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024
Troopers canvassed the parking lot and could not locate a suspect.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Dec. 2024
On Tuesday, the group of volunteers canvassed the neighborhood where Bryan was last seen, taping up posters, handing out fliers and talking to shopkeepers and passersby.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Fire officials canvassed the neighborhood Wednesday morning to place informational fliers at all residences in the immediate area.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
The man was pronounced dead on the scene as officers canvassed the area for witnesses.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
After the baby was found, he was taken to a local children's hospital as a precaution, while detectives canvassed the area, looked into camera footage, and tried to figure out who left the baby there.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Amid this turmoil, and ahead of the January transfer window, The Athletic has canvassed the views of 40 scouts from across the Premier League and EFL to test the temperature of the industry.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Officers responded to Albany Avenue and canvassed the area around the liquor store.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024
Troopers canvassed the parking lot and could not locate a suspect.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Dec. 2024
On Tuesday, the group of volunteers canvassed the neighborhood where Bryan was last seen, taping up posters, handing out fliers and talking to shopkeepers and passersby.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Fire officials canvassed the neighborhood Wednesday morning to place informational fliers at all residences in the immediate area.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Canvassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvassed. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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