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noun

Definition of interviewnext
as in session

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verb

as in to survey
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information a reporter at the scene interviewing witnesses to the explosion

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Recent Examples of interview
Noun
The radio interview was produced and edited by Lilly Quiroz and Adam Bearne. — Steve Inskeep, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir said in a recent podcast interview that the EU’s interest could work in their favor. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Perkins declined to be interviewed by The Star ahead of next week’s recall election. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Jason Kempin—Getty Images Dolly Parton is interviewed at Monroe Carell Jr. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interview
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interview
  1. session
  2. survey
  3. meeting
  4. audience
  5. workshop
  6. conversation
  7. convocation
Noun
  • Furthermore, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index retreated significantly from the record high set in the previous session, tumbling nearly 8% overnight to mark its largest single-day loss since June 5.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The educational initiative includes sessions and behind-the-scenes learning designed to introduce participants to careers surrounding festivals and concert production.
    — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of session
Verb
  • In addition to hiding their grief, less than 14% of people surveyed felt like their grief was fully understood by others.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Los Angeles Police Department officers were seen surveying the scene of the crash.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of survey
Noun
  • Former Obama aide and Pod Save America host Tommy Vietor was among the most outspoken against Jeffries over the meeting.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2026
  • During Monday’s meeting, Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez said the bridge was needed in that community long before the stadium plan.
    — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of meeting
Noun
  • The contests appear to be designed for virality, with young competitors often demonstrating exaggerated versions of popular TikTok dance moves for the audience.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Steve Weitlaugh of Grand Slam Collectibles in Ocala knew his audience well.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of audience
Noun
  • Superintendent Howard Hepburn proposed the board to close 10 schools at a workshop on Tuesday, including William Dandy Middle in Fort Lauderdale, a school where a Schools of Hope charter school plans to move in.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Weekend membership passes are still available with options for multiday and single-day attendance, with countless activities, workshops and parties to attend.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of workshop
Noun
  • Luann patiently attempts to explain that the women don’t like being lectured to about their business affairs, only for Vicki to abruptly answer a phone call mid-conversation.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Part of you may want retreat, while another part feels pulled toward a trip, conversation, or bigger idea.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversation
Noun
  • In an interview with the Star-Telegram last month, Superintendent Peter Licata said that a third-party entity made the convocation event possible.
    — Samuel O’Neal August 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The convocation featured performances, giveaways and a parade of schools that allowed employees to showcase their individual school communities.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of convocation

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