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
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Many surveys show that college students are fearful of saying something that will alienate them from their peers or invite the disapproval of their instructors.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
The menu has been posted online, allowing potential customers to survey the sandwiches and pricing.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Additionally, the survey asked respondents for their broader opinions on Comey, resulting in more negative than positive reactions.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Many surveys show that college students are fearful of saying something that will alienate them from their peers or invite the disapproval of their instructors.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Around 35% of people surveyed say that nothing keeps them from speaking, which is up from 29% last year.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
The menu has been posted online, allowing potential customers to survey the sandwiches and pricing.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
Noun
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See the entire database of restaurant inspections here.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Two of the area's restaurants received a score of 89 or lower on initial inspections.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The woman remained at the scene to speak with officers and was later interviewed and released, said Bower.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Remodeling experts interviewed by USA TODAY in April, after the first round of tariffs were rolled out, estimated that the cost of renovating a home could rise as much as 25%.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Administrations must review course materials, curricula, syllabi and other instructional documents to ensure compliance and make adjustments as needed.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Norris said the district is cooperating with authorities and reviewing the situation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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An examination of the bodies concluded they were killed hours later.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There are many phone apps that shoppers can use in the grocery store to scan product barcodes and gauge how healthy food items are, like Yuka, Bobby Approved and Fooducate.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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In seconds, anyone in the room can join the fun simply by scanning a QR code.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The news of the board-wide audit was first reported by WITI-TV (Channel 6).—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Since the last audit, the agency has increased monitoring efforts, including hiring an internal auditor.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The New Content Economy, examining the evolving landscape of creators, media, and emerging technologies.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Skordeles said some private sources economists examine include freight data from ports and railroads, industry group data from organizations like the National Association of Realtors, and earnings reports from public companies.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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That high number of deaths has prompted public scrutiny, including by those who have lost loved ones from chases.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Although no policies were violated, auditors recommended stronger vetting for revenue-generating contracts, which often escape scrutiny.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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