as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a survey of the premises revealed that four of the exit doors were locked
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as in to interview
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
surveyed the medical residents and found out that 60% of them don't think they get enough sleep
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as in to review
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
surveyed the books at the estate sale, fondly hoping to find a rare first edition
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Recent Examples of survey
Greg Edwards, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
For example, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) has identified about 800 TNOs — and that's even though DES is ostensibly a cosmological survey.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 May 2025
Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
That poll surveyed 1,626 respondents and had a 3.3 percent margin of error.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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But despite the hundreds of billions of dollars spent on developing AI models and platforms, adoption remains slow for many employees, with a recent Pew Research Center survey finding that 63% of U.S. workers use AI minimally or not at all in their jobs.
—Greg Edwards, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
For example, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) has identified about 800 TNOs — and that's even though DES is ostensibly a cosmological survey.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 May 2025
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The study by the Pew Research Center survey, published May 21, surveyed U.S. opinion on astrology, tarot cards and fortune tellers.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
That poll surveyed 1,626 respondents and had a 3.3 percent margin of error.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
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Though an agreement was made in March of 2021 to extend the treaty, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022 and Russia’s subsequent refusal to submit to on-site inspections several months later, Moscow officially stopped participating in the treaty the following February.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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Prior to taking on the project, Solomon interviewed with the Ceil and Michael E. Pulitzer Curator for African Art, Curator in Charge of The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, Alisa LaGamma, and the Senior Regional Director, Africa for the World Monuments Fund Steven Battle.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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Deputies in California will keep open an investigation into a golf cart accident reportedly involving Denver Broncos legend John Elway but say all witnesses have been interviewed, and nothing indicates foul play was involved.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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In the most recent study led by Luque, researchers reviewed data from multiple observations of the planet.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The latter two in particular are emblematic of Hayes’ examination of her broader player pool, with both stepping into more important roles given positional absences.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Closer examination reveals tensions that are more subtle but no less profound.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The uses range from tech companies securing personal devices and retailers scanning for potential shoplifters to e-commerce giants tracking delivery drivers.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 May 2025
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So, the doctor ordered the CT scan against the algorithm’s advice.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Conduct an audit of your practices to ensure objectivity is embedded into workplace systems and consider different ways to hold leaders accountable for cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The last audit of the facility was in 2014, over a decade ago, according to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, before the jail located in New Orleans’ Mid-City neighborhood was opened.—
Ryan Young,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The researchers also examined more than 2,700 genomes of modern plague samples from Asia, Africa, and North and South America.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The researchers examined data from the U.S. Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network between 2004 and 2022.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
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That hasn’t stopped some of those groups from receiving scrutiny, however.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
28 May 2025
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The addition received little public scrutiny until a story appeared recently in the Indianapolis Star. Universities with degree programs that fall under the quotas for three consecutive years must request permission from the Commission for Higher Education to continue them.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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