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1
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
Detectives and crime scene investigators canvassed the area for witnesses, surveillance video, and evidence.
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Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Officers from multiple agencies canvassed and searched the area to ensure no one was injured, to attempt to locate anyone involved, and to preserve and recover potential evidence.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The hunt for Joel continued on March 21 as authorities canvassed thick woods.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Investigators responded to Homestead Avenue and canvassed the area but were not able to identify a crime scene, Boisvert said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Investigators interviewed several witnesses, canvassed for evidence, and collected and reviewed surveillance video.
—City News Service, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Investigators have reviewed surveillance footage from the neighborhood and canvassed the area, but don't have any suspects, the police department said on March 30.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Police have canvassed the area, released video and photo surveillance of a suspect, and reportedly recovered DNA from the scene.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors said police canvassed the area for surveillance video and found some at a nearby apartment building.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Officers from multiple agencies canvassed and searched the area to ensure no one was injured, to attempt to locate anyone involved, and to preserve and recover potential evidence.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The hunt for Joel continued on March 21 as authorities canvassed thick woods.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Investigators responded to Homestead Avenue and canvassed the area but were not able to identify a crime scene, Boisvert said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Investigators interviewed several witnesses, canvassed for evidence, and collected and reviewed surveillance video.
—City News Service, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Investigators have reviewed surveillance footage from the neighborhood and canvassed the area, but don't have any suspects, the police department said on March 30.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Police have canvassed the area, released video and photo surveillance of a suspect, and reportedly recovered DNA from the scene.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors said police canvassed the area for surveillance video and found some at a nearby apartment building.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassed
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The girl was forensically examined and interviewed, according to the lawsuit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The immediate object of Uthmeier’s wrath is the Rooney Rule, voluntarily adopted more than two decades ago by the NFL to ensure that minority candidates are interviewed for coaching positions.—
Howard L. Simon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Opponents of the conversion therapy ban argued the changes discussed Wednesday still run afoul of the Supreme Court's decision and undermine First Amendment protections.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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During a candidate forum last month, several candidates discussed efforts to improve biking trails and walkability in North Kansas City, expanding community involvement and rising home prices.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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SkyCal flew overhead as several officers surveyed the spot where the crash had happened.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dunn surveyed 300 people with a waistline of 34 inches and up.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The legislature has debated different iterations of the bill six times over last 10 years and all failed.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Emmys have long debated where a performer belongs — lead or supporting — and actors often move between categories for the same role.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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Steyer argued that California should restructure the market and expand alternative fuel sources, including importing refined fuel if necessary.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lawyers for the environmental groups argued that the detention site is operated under an agreement with the federal government, and detainees are considered subjects of the federal government, not the state.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Canvassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvassed. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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