1
as in examination
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an examen of the president's assassination that has been plagued by controversy since its original publication
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2
as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
an insightful examen of the poet's works
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examen
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Rather than prompting examination of the systems in which those outcomes occur, a common counterargument is that attention to diversity risks lowering standards or excusing poor performance.—
Vanessa Grubbs,
STAT,
1 June 2026 -
Levinson and director of photography Marcell Rév mostly left the soundstages that defined the first two seasons for an expansive, on-location examination of Southern California, from Lancaster to Long Beach.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Both players have been regular targets for fan criticism over their attitude this term.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But that market has faced growing criticism for its dependence on mass production and cultural appropriation — and a portion of travelers are responding by spending their money differently.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The files were scrutinized by special counsel Robert Hur as part of his investigation into the president’s improper retention of classified documents, from his time as a senator and as vice president.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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During the investigation, a second student came forward and told detectives she had also been victimized by the suspect, Shih said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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During the latest installment of the competition, Hollywood playfully called out Leith for a notably harsh critique of one of the contestant's culinary confections.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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There are acid critiques of settler colonialism alongside tributes to the majesty of the American landscape, sober revisitations of enslavement alongside hopeful pleas for liberation, bitter denouncements of intervention in wars abroad alongside quaint homages to homespun Americanness.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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Her hyperfocus on the leaf raises questions that extend far beyond the kitchen, inviting an inquiry into the banana plant’s movement across geographies and its role in sustaining cultural traditions.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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Todd Becker, senior trial attorney at the Becker Law Group, said his firm had already received inquiries from more than 200 people impacted by the evacuation order, including many business owners looking to recoup lost income.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Richman, the Citizen Oversight Board member, does not believe first-line supervisors are equipped to thoroughly review misconduct allegations and make informed decisions on what warrants further review.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, which was first proposed last summer, is not facing an antitrust review under the purview of the Federal Trade Commission, as would be the case with most industries.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The study estimates the bill will likely allow the Bears to save tens of millions of dollars in taxes every year, while not guaranteeing the taxes the team does pay will be enough to cover enhanced and needed services.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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In 2024, Climate Observatory filed a lawsuit to overturn the 2022 preliminary license for paving the BR-319 highway, arguing that officials ignored technical warnings from Brazil’s environmental agency and failed to require key safeguards, such as Indigenous consultation and climate impact studies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Finding items like the speed-enhancing Pegasus Boots in Link to the Past or the jump-granting Roc’s Feather in Link’s Awakening made the methodical exploration in these games feel that much more kinetic and akin to a top-down platform game.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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Step into the gallery, and the Skirball’s exploration of the history of punk unfolds through photographs and posters of artists from the Sex Pistols and the Clash to Black Flag and the Bags, and magazines and zines such as Punk, Slash, Search & Destroy, and Kill Your Pets.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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“Examen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examen. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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