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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
The study was helmed by a group of German scientists examining the effects of ocean acidity.
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Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Future studies will focus on improving the model, testing the system in larger groups and examining how real-time physiological data can inform care outside the clinic.
—Mayo Clinic News Network, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
As the first transfer portal window has wrapped – although exceptions are always possible – here’s a full breakdown of the movement within UCLA’s special teams entering spring, the final edition in a seven-part series examining the post-portal scholarship outlook for every part of the roster.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
As the first transfer portal window has wrapped – although exceptions are always possible – here’s a full breakdown of the movement within USC’s special teams entering spring, the final edition in a seven-part series examining the post-portal scholarship outlook for every part of the roster.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The Cognitive Style Connection Beyond personality traits, there’s a cognitive dimension to the Aquarius profile that’s worth examining.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Detectives are said to still be examining the scene and are coordinating with Lahfah’s family as the investigation continues.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
This past summer, Brossoit and doctors, after examining his right hip, found the root cause of the knee pain — a cam lesion on the head of his femur that was causing issues with cartilage inside the joint.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Aghion and Howitt prove their point by examining a series of market reforms in the European Union in 1992 intended to promote competition across several EU countries.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Future studies will focus on improving the model, testing the system in larger groups and examining how real-time physiological data can inform care outside the clinic.
—Mayo Clinic News Network, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
As the first transfer portal window has wrapped – although exceptions are always possible – here’s a full breakdown of the movement within UCLA’s special teams entering spring, the final edition in a seven-part series examining the post-portal scholarship outlook for every part of the roster.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
As the first transfer portal window has wrapped – although exceptions are always possible – here’s a full breakdown of the movement within USC’s special teams entering spring, the final edition in a seven-part series examining the post-portal scholarship outlook for every part of the roster.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The Cognitive Style Connection Beyond personality traits, there’s a cognitive dimension to the Aquarius profile that’s worth examining.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Detectives are said to still be examining the scene and are coordinating with Lahfah’s family as the investigation continues.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
This past summer, Brossoit and doctors, after examining his right hip, found the root cause of the knee pain — a cam lesion on the head of his femur that was causing issues with cartilage inside the joint.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Aghion and Howitt prove their point by examining a series of market reforms in the European Union in 1992 intended to promote competition across several EU countries.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examining
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Moreover, sociology is one of the best empirical fields for interrogating the consequences of different values, for how ideas get built into institutions, for how social networks operate across domains.—
Wendy Nelson Espeland,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Besotted Benedict spends most of the beginning of the episode on the hunt for his love-at-first-sight, interrogating ladies on the promenade and showing up to balls with sister Eloise (Claudia Jessie) in tow for assistance.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Sheriff's Department is also reviewing possible ransom notes and is investigating whether any of the letters are legitimate.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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In 2022, while reviewing videos of twenty-two wild chimpanzees in Guinea, Rodrigues found very few instances when chimps ended a social interaction with a behavior that could be considered leave-taking.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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Efforts to mitigate consumption and reduce the environmental impact of the world’s IT infrastructure include developing more energy-efficient hardware, data center infrastructure, and exploring more sustainable computing methods.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The study's first phase focused on breast and prostate cancers and will examine lung, melanoma, colorectal and HPV-related cancers by July 2026, also exploring genetic and environmental factors.—
Marissa Payne,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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During the Miami town hall, Savannah Guthrie pressed Trump on his administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and his social media reposts questioning Osama bin Laden's death.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Bateman’s questioning aside, the lack of research is a central conceit of the show, which launched during the pandemic as a pastime for friends and now hosts Will Arnett, Sean Hayes and Bateman.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Smith, surveying the audience, knows they are locked in.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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While many Americans use drones for fun, racing them competitively or using them to capture sweeping panoramic videos, many have grown to rely on the cheap drones for business purposes — from surveying whale blowholes to pollinating cornfields.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
18 Jan. 2026
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Brett Igo, Coast Guard Northeast District investigation oversight coordinator, will serve as the lead investigating officer, receiving evidence and testimony using formal rules and procedures.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Public health officials in Northern California are investigating a tuberculosis outbreak, identifying more than 50 cases at a private Catholic high school and ordering those who are infected to stay home.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of safety, the robot is also capable of scanning its surroundings and avoiding contact with other equipment or people.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Bizzi’s research, done over four years, involved scanning hundreds of books, reports and articles.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Deuce was the first to approach, but after inspecting both options, chose not to make a pick.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
3 Feb. 2026
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Kang cited positive reactions from Canadian officials, noting that Defense Minister David McGuinty voiced no safety concerns after inspecting a submarine under construction at Hanwha Shipyard last year.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Examining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examining. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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