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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
For a year, The Times has investigated this divide around interrogations, examining methods as well as multiple cases involving false confessions.
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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
Here, in their own words, highlights from four separate conversations with Chris Robinson, Rich Robinson, Jay Joyce and Lainey Wilson revisit the album in six parts, examining its origins, the band’s reformation, punk roots, recording of the record, the resulting songs and what’s next.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
By closely examining financial statements and processes, businesses can catch potential errors, optimize performance and prepare accurate documentation for tax season.
—Sean Manning, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Then, in June 2023, reports surfaced that the committee was re-examining the allegations surrounding the controversial lawmaker after the Justice Department declined to charge him.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, these price charts are worth examining for any investor with funds allocated by sector.
—John Navin, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The data is also particularly concerning when examining career progression.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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
Here, in their own words, highlights from four separate conversations with Chris Robinson, Rich Robinson, Jay Joyce and Lainey Wilson revisit the album in six parts, examining its origins, the band’s reformation, punk roots, recording of the record, the resulting songs and what’s next.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
By closely examining financial statements and processes, businesses can catch potential errors, optimize performance and prepare accurate documentation for tax season.
—Sean Manning, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Then, in June 2023, reports surfaced that the committee was re-examining the allegations surrounding the controversial lawmaker after the Justice Department declined to charge him.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, these price charts are worth examining for any investor with funds allocated by sector.
—John Navin, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The data is also particularly concerning when examining career progression.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examining
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Four Milwaukee alderman are exploring the feasibility of providing refunds to residents whose neighborhoods were not adequately plowed after this month's snow fall, the council announced Monday.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Though the looks were (not surprisingly) all-black, Phillips had fun exploring how Cash’s personal style bled into Dylan’s this time around.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 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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Fire officials are investigating what may have caused the fire.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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No one was in custody and detectives were investigating.Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The company also advises inspecting your Christmas tree before bringing in it inside your home, checking the branches, trunk and underside of the tree for any signs of bugs or egg sacs.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The pair were in the process of inspecting the very F-16 I was supposed to fly supersonic in the following day.Jim Clash, Forbes, 23 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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So there's a lot at stake, and The Cowboy Channel's extensive coverage and commentary is essential viewing for following those stakes.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Michael Porter’s model of the Five Forces for Competitive Strategy provides a powerful framework for analyzing competitive pressures within industries.Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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By analyzing fossil molecules in sediments deposited around 65 to 66 million years ago in the interior of the North American continent, the scientific team reconstructed air temperatures for the entire time period.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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