Synonyms of canvassing

canvassing

verb

variants also canvasing

present participle of canvass

1

as in interviewing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interviewing
• surveying
• polling
• soliciting
• questioning
• interrogating
• circularizing
• feeling (out)
• sounding (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reporting

2

as in discussing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussing
• debating
• arguing
• reviewing
• agitating
• disputing
• talking over
• batting (around or back and forth)
• bandying
• mooting
• raising
• hashing (over or out)
• considering
• speaking (about)
• talking (about)
• introducing
• weighing
• propounding
• forging
• deliberating
• stirring up
• broaching
• wrestling (with)
• hammering out
• talking out
• thrashing (out)
• chewing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of canvassing

The Miami-Dade Dems nevertheless argue that Garcia’s impartiality is now in question, and believe she should be replaced on the elections canvassing board before the midterms. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

After canvassing the area, officers arrested 44-year-old San Francisco resident Glenn Hopkins as a suspect. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

While canvassing the area with a real estate broker, Scotto learned that its tenant had fallen four months behind on rent. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Peterman has been canvassing these neighborhoods for years, describing it as important union work. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Health Department staff are canvassing the neighborhood to spread awareness of the disease, Martin said. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Police who were canvassing in the area of East 34th Street and Troost Avenue on Tuesday morning found Mahmud and took him into custody. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

In August, more than 60 supporters attended the group’s canvassing kickoff event at Wilson Park. — Sanestina Hunter, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026

Animal Care and Control officers are canvassing the area in an effort to determine who owns them. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026