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as in exam
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants to the prep school are required to take a demanding examination
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as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
even a hasty examination will tell any jeweler that that is not a real diamond
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Recent Examples of examination
As the injury dragged on throughout the first weeks of spring training, Gonzalez wondered if all the examinations and tests had somehow failed to find the root cause.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
An examination of the prenup may also undercut the sense that Burden’s long-term financial situation was precarious.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
The Reuters examination of AI inventory records from federal agencies in 2025 showed just three public mentions of using either xAI or Grok out of more than 400 publicly disclosed examples of AI use by the government.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 21 May 2026
An examination at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital discovered that the sky-diving cat only suffered a minor lung puncture in his free fall.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
An examination of the prenup may also undercut the sense that Burden’s long-term financial situation was precarious.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
The Reuters examination of AI inventory records from federal agencies in 2025 showed just three public mentions of using either xAI or Grok out of more than 400 publicly disclosed examples of AI use by the government.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 21 May 2026
An examination at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital discovered that the sky-diving cat only suffered a minor lung puncture in his free fall.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
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Thousands of college students had their final exams rescheduled and their grades delayed when the Canvas platform was hacked earlier this month.—
Tarika Barrett,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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After years of legal battles, Orthodox Jewish women in Israel can now take the official rabbinic exams.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
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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That disaster inspired a new state law requiring more inspections and registrations of aboveground storage tanks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Following an inspection, the hardware was fully intact, the company noted in a social media post.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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The traditional six-minute race test, where players try to cover as much ground as possible within the allotted timeframe, was shelved.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The next test is whether the remaining billions follow, and how fast.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 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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But there is no regulation requiring this, no certification body, no annual audit and no insurance requirement that forces the question.—
Barbara Wittmann,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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If there are legal issues — a subpoena, audit escalation or criminal tax charges — a tax attorney can offer legal advice, provide attorney-client privilege and represent you in court.—
John Csiszar,
CNBC,
22 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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Since police helicopters help first responders, the program should be immune from scrutiny?—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Researchers are stripping grant applications of words that might attract federal scrutiny, or abandoning the topics entirely.—
Bruce Schneier,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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