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as in interviewed
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
we canvassed people all over town, asking if they would be interested in participating in a recycling program
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as in discussed
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
canvassed all the items on the agenda
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Recent Examples of canvassed
Tonight’s conversation canvassed Tarantino’s career from his days watching movies in Westchester, CA to Harvey Keitel throwing his support behind Reservoir Dogs, to Bruce Willis’ lobbying for the role of Vinny Vega.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The man was pronounced dead on the scene as officers canvassed the area for witnesses.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
The mother canvassed streets for hours between Stockton Boulevard and Broadway, but did not find her on that day — and, for months.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Police had canvassed the area and met Hernandez during the initial investigation, but didn't suspect him at the time.
—Adeola Adeosun
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Also the reasoning behind his outreach ministry, which along with various drives and events to help those in need, canvassed the neighborhood and inspired locals to attend service.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Officers canvassed the area and located a similar vehicle.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Police and animal control officers canvassed the area and swabbed residents’ dogs for DNA samples, CBS News Miami reported.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Neighbors canvassed the apartment complex and found the video mentioned by law enforcement.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The man was pronounced dead on the scene as officers canvassed the area for witnesses.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
The mother canvassed streets for hours between Stockton Boulevard and Broadway, but did not find her on that day — and, for months.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Police had canvassed the area and met Hernandez during the initial investigation, but didn't suspect him at the time.
—Adeola Adeosun
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Also the reasoning behind his outreach ministry, which along with various drives and events to help those in need, canvassed the neighborhood and inspired locals to attend service.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Officers canvassed the area and located a similar vehicle.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Police and animal control officers canvassed the area and swabbed residents’ dogs for DNA samples, CBS News Miami reported.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Neighbors canvassed the apartment complex and found the video mentioned by law enforcement.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassed
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The Queens, New York native has interviewed notable figures from Kobe Bryant to President Barack Obama, while also carving out viral moments with rising stars like Latto and GloRilla.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
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Police interviewed two children who were riding bicycles behind the house.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Those were all topics discussed at a forum for Republican candidates running to represent Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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In her record-breaking guest spot on New Heights that same month, the superstar and her future brother-in-law discussed one of her special interests, numerology — which seems to have made an impact on Jason, who contemplated Travis’ new age on their show Wednesday.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for an increase of 45,000.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Only 24% of employers surveyed their employees about their return to office plans in 2022.—
Peter Cappelli,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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On average, staff members found contraband in just 10% of the 1,009 strip searches for reasonable suspicion that the ombudsman’s office reviewed.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Canvassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvassed. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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