as in inspections
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 interviews
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 reviews
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 surveys
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Other surveys found that Goetz had a higher level of name recognition among New Yorkers than their own governor, Mario Cuomo, did.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Leverage badge data, pulse surveys and reportable observations to paint a picture of how well an existing floor plan meets needs.
—Jill Shedek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This optimism index, derived from public surveys, showed California’s statewide confidence rising 4% in May.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The share of employers who screen applicants for GPA dropped from 73% in 2019 to 37% in 2023 and remains low, NACE surveys show.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 May 2026
This reduces the impact of human interaction during wildlife surveys.
—Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
ABC News, 30 May 2026
That would be the drummer, Binzer (Rory Keenan), who sits at the back of the stage, surveys the group and the roomful of revellers, and pliably makes adjustments that keep the party going.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Their first album in nine years, Paradessence, surveys a global landscape defined by genocide, climate catastrophe, and post-pandemic disorder with clarity, weaving unnerving builds with gorgeous, blooming moments best listened to in one fell swoop.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
The Fed surveys a broad range of market contacts each spring and fall, and the Spring 2026 results paint a picture of a market grappling with an unusually wide range of tail risks.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Donaldson, who has popped by to film a check-in with the contestants, surveys the chaos.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
Even with this week’s decrease, the average Miami-area price is more than a penny higher per gallon than a month ago and 98 cents higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The Tate show, which surveys the efforts of Nigerian artists and artistic groups both before and after the country declared national independence from British colonial rule, underscores the spirit of self-determination, and of aesthetic and artistic inquiry, that drew Lawrence in the first place.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The Swift Observatory is equipped with a Burst Alert Telescope that surveys a huge amount of the sky at once, looking for flashes of light and pinpointing their locations.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, surveys indicate that US car buyers are aware of the concerns but don’t care.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Other surveys found that Goetz had a higher level of name recognition among New Yorkers than their own governor, Mario Cuomo, did.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Leverage badge data, pulse surveys and reportable observations to paint a picture of how well an existing floor plan meets needs.
—Jill Shedek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This optimism index, derived from public surveys, showed California’s statewide confidence rising 4% in May.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The share of employers who screen applicants for GPA dropped from 73% in 2019 to 37% in 2023 and remains low, NACE surveys show.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 May 2026
This reduces the impact of human interaction during wildlife surveys.
—Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
Sartori surveys the lagoon weekly by boat for signs of nesting, which would indicate a self-sustaining Venetian colony.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
That would be the drummer, Binzer (Rory Keenan), who sits at the back of the stage, surveys the group and the roomful of revellers, and pliably makes adjustments that keep the party going.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Their first album in nine years, Paradessence, surveys a global landscape defined by genocide, climate catastrophe, and post-pandemic disorder with clarity, weaving unnerving builds with gorgeous, blooming moments best listened to in one fell swoop.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
The Fed surveys a broad range of market contacts each spring and fall, and the Spring 2026 results paint a picture of a market grappling with an unusually wide range of tail risks.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Donaldson, who has popped by to film a check-in with the contestants, surveys the chaos.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
Even with this week’s decrease, the average Miami-area price is more than a penny higher per gallon than a month ago and 98 cents higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The Tate show, which surveys the efforts of Nigerian artists and artistic groups both before and after the country declared national independence from British colonial rule, underscores the spirit of self-determination, and of aesthetic and artistic inquiry, that drew Lawrence in the first place.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The Swift Observatory is equipped with a Burst Alert Telescope that surveys a huge amount of the sky at once, looking for flashes of light and pinpointing their locations.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveys
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Chamberlin said Caltrans has been using drones for inspections, graffiti removal and to help resolve disputes with contractors using images of sites captured by flying sensors.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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The office also oversees fire and safety inspections statewide.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Instead of inviting 20 customers to a meeting to ask for feedback, the AI agent, either text or voice, interviews thousands of customers and then interprets insights.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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In it, the Argentinian journalist Pizarro Lastra interviews the three writers who came on board the luxury transatlantic liner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Doctors and patients have long criticized prior authorizations, in which an insurer reviews a request before letting doctors or other medical providers bill for health care services or prescriptions.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Freedom 250 has its own employees, but the foundation provides federal funds and the park service approves the events and reviews their budgets, according to the website.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The controller’s office conducts audits, tracks city spending and issues financial reports intended to provide oversight of government operations.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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The controller uses audits and reports to hold entities and other governmental agencies accountable.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The cashier simply scans the barcodes of the goods in the basket and off our consumer goes.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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An agentic system now scans a supplier’s social presence, marketplace reputation and product quality, delivering a synthesis to reviewers within hours rather than weeks.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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What is usually missed in examinations of the global village is that McLuhan was not necessarily optimistic about it.—
Brian A. Cogan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Being reflective – examines one’s own assumptions and thinking habits to build more constructive patterns of thought and behavior.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The plan examines how natural disasters could impact residents, homes, infrastructure and essential facilities, while identifying ways to reduce damage and strengthen community resilience.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Ballots are prepared Another team of workers inspects every ballot, flattening them and removing creases in preparation to be scanned.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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An emergency worker inspects damage to an apartment building following an Israeli strike in Baalbek, eastern Lebanon, May 18, 2026, which killed an Islamic Jihad commander and his 17-year-old daughter, according to Lebanese state media.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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