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as in interrogated
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in reviewed
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it
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as in explored
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examined
Authorities added that items from the tent were examined by the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory, but investigators at the time were unable to obtain usable latent fingerprints from them.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
And because his authority is nowhere on the org chart, it cannot be examined, questioned, or held accountable in any formal sense.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The duo examined a white summer dress from Target as well as a basket festooned with cute decorations, with each member of the pair offering up ideas for how such an item might be used.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026
Animals originating from states with NWS infestation zones must be inspected and examined for screwworm within 5 days before entering Colorado.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
State officials examined 122 child protective services reports handled by Mecklenburg County DSS.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Using a vacuum chamber designed to simulate solar wind conditions, the researchers exposed ilmenite samples to charged particles and then examined the material using high-resolution electron microscopy.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Several unspecified electronic devices were seized and later examined.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2026
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—Mark Banchereau, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
And because his authority is nowhere on the org chart, it cannot be examined, questioned, or held accountable in any formal sense.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The duo examined a white summer dress from Target as well as a basket festooned with cute decorations, with each member of the pair offering up ideas for how such an item might be used.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026
Animals originating from states with NWS infestation zones must be inspected and examined for screwworm within 5 days before entering Colorado.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
State officials examined 122 child protective services reports handled by Mecklenburg County DSS.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Using a vacuum chamber designed to simulate solar wind conditions, the researchers exposed ilmenite samples to charged particles and then examined the material using high-resolution electron microscopy.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Several unspecified electronic devices were seized and later examined.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2026
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—Mark Banchereau, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examined
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Garcia was interrogated by Customs and Border Protection agents while on board the Viking cruise ship at the port in Charleston, South Carolina.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Over the next eight months, Shargi was interrogated for hundreds of hours.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Researchers explored the remains during multiple deep-sea submersible trips in 2023, collecting samples and mapping the extent of the necropolis.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The researchers explored how to grow grass in indoor stadiums that lack plant-sustaining sunlight, collecting data in a shade structure FIFA constructed at the University of Tennessee to replicate conditions of a domed stadium.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Bay Area schools were again at the forefront of a national debate over parental rights and LGBTQ+ issues Wednesday as Congressional Republicans questioned San Francisco’s schools chief on transgender student policies, ethnic studies and how much say parents should have over classroom instruction.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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During the test, Kourtney questioned Khloé about why True doesn't get to stay overnight at her house.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Other pictures can be scanned, tagged, and organized in digital albums for sharing with your family.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Smoke from the fighting still rose on the horizon, but Picard’s eyes scanned the gray water below for signs of German U-boats.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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If candidates violate these rules, they can be investigated and sanctioned by the Commission on Judicial Performance, a state agency.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The case is being investigated as a homicide, police said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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The poll found that 44% of those surveyed prefer Republican control of Congress, while 7% of participants remain unsure.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Around 65% of those surveyed found DTLA vibrant compared to more than 80% vibrancy scores for New York, Chicago, Sydney and Shanghai.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Alber inspected Pino’s 29-foot Robalo and said he was contacted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the lead investigating agency, the day after the crash to analyze the boat’s GPS.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Mecklenburg County sanitation scores The Mecklenburg County sanitation grades database shows that at least 173 restaurants were inspected June 5-11.—
Eva Flowe
June 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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“Examined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examined. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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