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
Forbes Research, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Seroussi surveys the history and state of attention to music in Jewish Studies and, in doing so, suggests some of the typical approaches, questions, and tensions that can surround any interdisciplinary project that overlaps with Jewish Studies.
—Josh Lambert, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
These entries, laying out a monthslong plot in excruciating detail, revealed multiple visits to Tops Friendly Markets to survey the store’s layout and analyze a Google graph feature for the location’s busiest times.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Let’s dig into the latest findings from the survey, which asked global execs about their main priorities and challenges related to initiatives and the role their organization plays in making the world more sustainable.
—Forbes Research, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Seroussi surveys the history and state of attention to music in Jewish Studies and, in doing so, suggests some of the typical approaches, questions, and tensions that can surround any interdisciplinary project that overlaps with Jewish Studies.
—Josh Lambert, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Fifty-one percent of Republicans said the country is on the wrong track when surveyed by AP-NORC in September, right after Kirk's death, up from 29 percent in June.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
These entries, laying out a monthslong plot in excruciating detail, revealed multiple visits to Tops Friendly Markets to survey the store’s layout and analyze a Google graph feature for the location’s busiest times.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
Noun
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From maintenance, like oil changes, fluid checks and tire, brake, and battery inspections, to a variety of repairs, and even smog tests, service is available for all makes, fleet vehicles, hot rods, classic cars and hybrids.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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World powers are pressing Iran to comply with inspection requirements, while Tehran argues that its proposals are being dismissed for political reasons.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Engel and his father were interviewed onstage by Rabbi Josh Bennett of Temple Israel, recalling how they were kept in a small room.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Wedding Words' monthly revenue was over $8,000 in August, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It, and the company consistently brings in six figures in gross revenue each year.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
21 Sep. 2025
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Bonis declined to share names, but said that their examination revealed multiple errors that could cause harm to patients.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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And some two weeks after the incident, the agency found that the hospital had violated EMTALA in three ways, including failing to provide even the most basic care through a medical examination of the patient — beyond just eyeballing him.—
Eli Cahan,
ProPublica,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The circular included a QR code to scan for those interested in joining.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The tongue scan and iris scan—both purported to identify chronic conditions—raised my skeptic’s hackles.—
Peter J. Frank,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after taking the position, McMahon, who comes from many years of experience in the private sector, noted that DOGE was conducting a solid audit of the agency.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Brands Californian activewear brand Vuori has appointed Andrew Campion to its board of directors and as a member of its audit committee.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The pee is then examined for clarity, which is supposed to indicate purity.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Michigan Court of Appeals concluded that the MPSC appropriately examined the location of the Line 5 replacement segment within the Great Lakes Tunnel, consistent with Michigan law.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That scrutiny has focused more recently on climate litigation as cases proliferated around the country.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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The police set up surveillance around their home to catch the voyeur, but tensions within the family rise as secrets unravel under the scrutiny of eyes watching them from all sides.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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