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as in interrogates
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in inspects
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 explores
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examines
In a piece of commentary about the concert, Swed examines Schoenberg’s legacy and Mehta’s embrace of it.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
To trace the evolution of the Straits Chinese approach to modernity, Khor examines the quarterly publication Straits Chinese Magazine, which ran from 1897 to 1907.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 22 Dec. 2024
This article examines causes for inclusion resistance and strategies to succeed as an inclusive leader during hiccups or roadblocks.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Structured around a series of family meals, Eat Drink Man Woman examines tensions between modernity and tradition—both in food and other aspects of life—while simultaneously demonstrating how food can unify a family across generations.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
The film provides an inside look at the stand-up comedy world, exploring the struggles and insecurities faced by someone like George, whose career and personal life serve as a lens through which the movie examines the price of fame and the ways humor can both connect and isolate people.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This film examines how immense societal power struggles infiltrate and shape the most intimate relationships.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Her research examines the intersections of gender, politics, and culture, and her forthcoming book recounts the history of the American men’s rights movement.
—Theresa Iker / Made By History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Through Pansy, Leigh examines our quality of life — the daily activities affected by complications that are social as well as personal.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
To trace the evolution of the Straits Chinese approach to modernity, Khor examines the quarterly publication Straits Chinese Magazine, which ran from 1897 to 1907.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 22 Dec. 2024
This article examines causes for inclusion resistance and strategies to succeed as an inclusive leader during hiccups or roadblocks.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Structured around a series of family meals, Eat Drink Man Woman examines tensions between modernity and tradition—both in food and other aspects of life—while simultaneously demonstrating how food can unify a family across generations.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
The film provides an inside look at the stand-up comedy world, exploring the struggles and insecurities faced by someone like George, whose career and personal life serve as a lens through which the movie examines the price of fame and the ways humor can both connect and isolate people.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This film examines how immense societal power struggles infiltrate and shape the most intimate relationships.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Her research examines the intersections of gender, politics, and culture, and her forthcoming book recounts the history of the American men’s rights movement.
—Theresa Iker / Made By History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Through Pansy, Leigh examines our quality of life — the daily activities affected by complications that are social as well as personal.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examines
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Kennedy’s powerful book, which explores Goddard’s life as well as the author’s own, sets the record straight.—
Michael Schaub,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025
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Her first collection of short stories explores the lives of Indigenous people across various timelines and locations.—
Michael Schaub,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025
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The funny thing is that this ambitious study of an ex-cop (James Badge Dale) who investigates a missing girl has already started to develop a cult following of its own.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
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Other measures would guarantee whistleblower protections for people who file complaints with the Ethics Commission and change how the agency investigates alleged violations of ethics rules and laws.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
6 Jan. 2025
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Automation handles repetitive tasks and analyzes large data sets, freeing human experts to focus on more complex issues.—
Seemant Sehgal,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This quantitative synthesis typically involves statistical methods such as meta-analysis, which analyzes numerical data across multiple studies to draw more robust conclusions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Dec. 2024
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