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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
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical minerals landscape as of early 2026, examining individual mineral profiles, supply chain vulnerabilities, geopolitical dynamics, and the technical innovations that may reshape supply over the coming decade.
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Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s a sense of a freeze across the energy industry, stifling long-term planning—except for examining many potential scenarios—and allowing for only short-term operational adjustments.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The motion further requests the Measure ULA Citizens Oversight Committee to evaluate Measure ULA, examining financial and chromatic outcomes prior to this outreach work.
—City News Service, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
For the first time since 1982, scientists have formally identified a new bird species in Japan — not by spotting an unfamiliar creature in the wild, but by examining what lies hidden in its genome and encoded in its song.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Judy Evans, a 50-year resident of La Grange Park, was at the open house examining the suggestions.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
More recent research out of Quebec attempted to identify which mushrooms deer ate by examining their scat.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
Investigators are examining suspicions of bribery involving a foreign public official and complicity which concerns former French diplomat Fabrice Aidan.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s a sense of a freeze across the energy industry, stifling long-term planning—except for examining many potential scenarios—and allowing for only short-term operational adjustments.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The motion further requests the Measure ULA Citizens Oversight Committee to evaluate Measure ULA, examining financial and chromatic outcomes prior to this outreach work.
—City News Service, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
For the first time since 1982, scientists have formally identified a new bird species in Japan — not by spotting an unfamiliar creature in the wild, but by examining what lies hidden in its genome and encoded in its song.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Judy Evans, a 50-year resident of La Grange Park, was at the open house examining the suggestions.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
More recent research out of Quebec attempted to identify which mushrooms deer ate by examining their scat.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
Investigators are examining suspicions of bribery involving a foreign public official and complicity which concerns former French diplomat Fabrice Aidan.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examining
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The board will spend the next few months interrogating submissions from all three cities and speaking to their champions in more detail.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Grossman succeeds in interrogating the very gaze his film is built upon, yet never fully escapes it, leaving the documentary caught between critique and complicity.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Routine wellness visits typically involve monitoring blood pressure, weight and cholesterol, as well as reviewing family history and individual risk factors for certain illnesses.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Start by exploring a documentary, mapping a trip, or signing up for a course that stretches your thinking without overwhelming your schedule.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Advocate also is exploring expansion opportunities in rural Georgia to bridge gaps in health care access.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Pattinson is like a manic roller coaster on screen, increasingly off the rails as the weight of Emma’s reveal has Charlie questioning everything and reacting badly to the situation.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The leaders of the Senate committee that oversees the FCC are questioning how the agency gave approval to the Nexstar–Tegna transaction, the massive broadcast station merger that already has been paused by a federal court.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Consumer Trust Survey was conducted by surveying 1,000 Americans to gauge consumer sentiment regarding home service costs, price transparency and provider trust.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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An employee for Westwood Professional Services, an engineering and land surveying firm with offices in Fort Worth and Austin, filed for the grading permit, records show.—
Samuel O’Neal
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Swansea Police Department is investigating and school officials filed a report with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Army is investigating after one of its helicopters appeared to fly by Kid Rock's home in Nashville to greet him, according to video the conservative musician posted to social media.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Last month, cyber stocks fell after Anthropic announced a new code-scanning security tool to Claude.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Psarras spends the majority of his time slinking through space, scanning the highly detailed living room of opulence for the next steps of Tony’s grisly plan (the varied set design, which includes some ingenious touches with translucent walls, is by Ron Gasparinetti) .—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Afroman then released a song about the raid, with a music video including footage of the officers tearing apart his home and inspecting a lemon pound cake that was in his kitchen.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The contract also calls for identifying, inspecting and reprogramming all existing security devices based on their specific type and location.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Examining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examining. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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