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as in interrogating
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in reviewing
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 exploring
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examining
Investigators are examining bird strikes, whether any of the aircraft's control systems were disabled, and the apparent rush by the pilots to attempt a landing soon after declaring an emergency as possible factors in the crash, fire and transportation officials have said.
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Ju-Min Park and Hongji Kim, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
The authors came by their number after examining scientific papers about human feats of speed, then applying methods from the field of information theory to calculate how quickly the brain processes thoughts in these situations.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
But writers and historians alike have been fascinated with examining and reexamining Carter as a president, his post-Oval office impact, and his legacy.
—Teresa Xie, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Investigators are examining communications from the aircraft, ministry officials told reporters Sunday.
—Kelly Kasulis Cho, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Investigators were examining bird strikes and weather conditions as possible factors, Lee said.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
For a year, The Times has investigated this divide around interrogations, examining methods as well as multiple cases involving false confessions.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The result is a film whose formal audacity is matched by its moral seriousness, examining America’s Jim Crow era through casually searing images interwoven with poetic reveries and archival footage, our nation’s raw-wound present connected to an inescapable past.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
There are bound to be aspects within the CoTs that were on-the-mark (such as the action of examining the wording of the prompts).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Ju-Min Park and Hongji Kim, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
The authors came by their number after examining scientific papers about human feats of speed, then applying methods from the field of information theory to calculate how quickly the brain processes thoughts in these situations.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
But writers and historians alike have been fascinated with examining and reexamining Carter as a president, his post-Oval office impact, and his legacy.
—Teresa Xie, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Investigators are examining communications from the aircraft, ministry officials told reporters Sunday.
—Kelly Kasulis Cho, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Investigators were examining bird strikes and weather conditions as possible factors, Lee said.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
For a year, The Times has investigated this divide around interrogations, examining methods as well as multiple cases involving false confessions.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The result is a film whose formal audacity is matched by its moral seriousness, examining America’s Jim Crow era through casually searing images interwoven with poetic reveries and archival footage, our nation’s raw-wound present connected to an inescapable past.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
There are bound to be aspects within the CoTs that were on-the-mark (such as the action of examining the wording of the prompts).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examining
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This week, reporter Molly Davis has two stories exploring Nashville's affordable housing crisis, a problem squeezing most of the region's workforce.—
Sandy Mazza,
The Tennessean,
4 Jan. 2025
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Organizations are increasingly exploring advanced technological tools to enhance transparency, efficiency, and decision-making while ensuring that core governance principles are upheld.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Singing on the beach under the stars may not stop people (or me) from questioning the legitimacy of my Asian identity, but these moments bond me to the community and culture of my grandparents.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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By Jemima McEvoy, Forbes Staff Ed Stack stands with his arms crossed, surveying the wall of colorful basketball shoes near the entrance of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ House of Sport in Pittsburgh’s Ross Park Mall.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Volunteers are welcome to assist park staff with surveying the birds and butterflies in the park.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
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What's New Delta Airlines is investigating a complaint from a disgruntled passenger who says they were downgraded from a first-class seat only to find that a dog had taken their place.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Fire officials are investigating what may have caused the fire.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Drones are widely used for smart agriculture, providing day-by-day data on each field, as well as inspecting pipelines, powerlines, bridges and other infrastructure.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Marine Le Pen was thousands of miles away in the French territory of Mayotte, inspecting the aftermath of destructive Cyclone Chido, at the time of her father’s death.—
Thomas Adamson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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Since many stores will be closed for Christmas, there's no better time to keep your holiday celebration going by viewing some of the best Christmas light displays in Ohio.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Here’s your viewing guide for the NBA’s holiday quintuple.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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From analyzing seismic patterns to planning urban resilience, its capabilities can bridge the gaps that past disasters have revealed.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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By analyzing historical data on application behavior, CIOs can identify patterns and allocate resources to address recurring issues, ultimately reducing the need for frequent, resource-heavy testing.—
Sameer Malhotra,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Examining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examining. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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