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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
Given the highly turbulent nature of the solar atmosphere, researchers are now examining whether similar variations in type III burst drift rates could be driven by magnetic irregularities, including switchbacks or broader field deflections.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Last month, Disability Law Colorado released a report examining conditions inside youth detention facilities.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Officials are investigating the incident and examining the safety protocols, according to the local news reports.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Without examining these systemic barriers, Tong’s narrative implies that financing services are the primary problem rather than a symptom of deeper access failures.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Over a roughly three-month period in 2022, the physician allegedly wrote fraudulent prescriptions for highly addictive medications without ever examining patients, while his son found buyers and collected payments as part of the scheme, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The film traces his long-running bid to step out of Chun’s shadow and claim the top seat himself, examining the web of alliances, rivalries, and institutional maneuvers that defines his ascent.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Blanche said ballistics experts are still examining evidence to provide more clarity on those questions.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times the FBI is examining Allen’s electronics and writings, and spoke to family and friends since the shooting seeking to determine a clear motive.
—Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Last month, Disability Law Colorado released a report examining conditions inside youth detention facilities.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Officials are investigating the incident and examining the safety protocols, according to the local news reports.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Without examining these systemic barriers, Tong’s narrative implies that financing services are the primary problem rather than a symptom of deeper access failures.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Over a roughly three-month period in 2022, the physician allegedly wrote fraudulent prescriptions for highly addictive medications without ever examining patients, while his son found buyers and collected payments as part of the scheme, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The film traces his long-running bid to step out of Chun’s shadow and claim the top seat himself, examining the web of alliances, rivalries, and institutional maneuvers that defines his ascent.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Blanche said ballistics experts are still examining evidence to provide more clarity on those questions.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times the FBI is examining Allen’s electronics and writings, and spoke to family and friends since the shooting seeking to determine a clear motive.
—Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examining
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But those comparisons won’t do The White Lotus any favors, since Beef is more effective than that series’ second and third seasons in interrogating how exclusive locations sharpen class differences.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Season 50 is honoring its past and legacy, actively interrogating it, dropping players from different eras into direct competition and letting the game itself reveal what has changed and what hasn’t.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Coach Mitch Johnson must have known the Spurs needed to get the De’Aaron Fox-Victor Wembanyama pick-and-roll going more after reviewing Game 1.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Users will be able to choose between an automatic process, or reviewing changes to memory directly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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In the meantime, sliding on a pair of fins and exploring under the water's surface is a worthwhile way to temporarily escape your daily stresses, get away from doom scrolling and connect with the beauty of nature.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Orbitworks is exploring funding options for its $1 billion satellite launch plan, which could include support from Abu Dhabi and French government entities.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The aggressive political gains DeSantis and Republicans seek also have some in the party questioning whether the new map would put GOP incumbents at risk of losing future elections.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite the apology, Camp Mystic’s plans to reopen in late May with nearly 900 girls have angered victims’ families, and state officials are questioning whether the license should be renewed.—
Jim Vertuno,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The show is a culinary guessing game, where bakers must decode and decipher what type of dessert was made after surveying small clues like crumbs and food trails.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Many of us have dreamed of stepping into Carrie Bradshaw’s walk-in closet and surveying a sea of Manolo Blahnik shoe boxes.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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When Drummond moved to intervene in the homeowner lawsuit against State Farm, Oklahoma's insurance commissioner said that for two years, state regulators have been investigating how claims for roof damage are handled.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau is investigating if the smuggling activities are connected to local drug-running networks.—
Lucas Lilieholm,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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That leaves pilots scanning readings on the dashboard or guessing which side has lost thrust — all as the plane may be losing altitude.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Randy and Gwen McCurdy stood on their porch off Main Street on Monday night in Ottawa, Kansas, scanning the sky for signs of the storm.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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The black-and-white surveillance video from November 2024 shows a masked thief carefully inspecting and stuffing seven of Van Gaver's pigeons into a bag.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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When traveling, the EPA suggests inspecting any room visitors will be staying in for the presence of bed bugs.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Examining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examining. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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