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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
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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
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Recent Examples of canvassing
Hundreds of volunteers combed fields and streets, posting fliers and canvassing neighborhoods, their eyes peeled for any sign of the small blonde girl.
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Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Police said officers are canvassing the area and reviewing potential surveillance footage.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Police were investigating the fliers at the time and additional officers were canvassing the neighborhood.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Police are now reportedly canvassing the area for additional surveillance video that may provide more details about the three individuals.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Mamdani took a particular liking to canvassing.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
These volunteers will be involved in phone banking and canvassing efforts and will reach out to harder-to-reach communities via text messages and phones to promote the ballot measure and get voters to the polls.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Multiple agencies and scores of volunteers have been canvasing rugged terrain in Game Management Unit 81 since Saturday.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Lee has raised about $70,000, spending most of it on canvassing and campaign materials.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Police said officers are canvassing the area and reviewing potential surveillance footage.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Police were investigating the fliers at the time and additional officers were canvassing the neighborhood.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Police are now reportedly canvassing the area for additional surveillance video that may provide more details about the three individuals.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Mamdani took a particular liking to canvassing.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
These volunteers will be involved in phone banking and canvassing efforts and will reach out to harder-to-reach communities via text messages and phones to promote the ballot measure and get voters to the polls.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Multiple agencies and scores of volunteers have been canvasing rugged terrain in Game Management Unit 81 since Saturday.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Lee has raised about $70,000, spending most of it on canvassing and campaign materials.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassing
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At the 2024 America Business Forum in the resort town of Punta del Este, Uruguay, a host interviewing Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on stage mentioned that the Magic City lacked a similar event.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The first step in making the documentary was digitizing all of the personal footage and stringing it out before even interviewing the family.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
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Western officials, while refraining from discussing operational details, have stressed their commitment to defending critical undersea infrastructure and monitoring sites with strategic vulnerabilities.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Thursday's season 7 debut included a teaser looking ahead toward future episodes, with a portion near the end including a shot of the 45-year-old All's Fair star getting an MRI before discussing an update on her health.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Then, in May 1899, after returning from surveying a railroad property, Gillham fell ill.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Paul Eskenazi, the location manager, worried about the construction chaos but recalls Carter’s surveying the unfinished rooms and immediately recognizing their potential.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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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,
24 Oct. 2025
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Two French law enforcement sources confirmed to ABC News on Thursday that investigators are aware of the video and are reviewing it for clues as part of the investigation.—
Lilia Geho,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Canvassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvassing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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