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1
as in to interview
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 to discuss
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 canvass
While canvassing the area Valencia was last known to be, deputies found the family's black Honda Accord parked at Little Ridge Park on Lanier Beach South Road.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Cops canvassing the area recovered surveillance footage of one of the two men walking near the shooting scene.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Box-office analysts canvassed by Vulture generally agree three films are all but destined to reach the winners’ circle this summer.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 22 May 2025
At the March 24 board meeting, CCA Humanities’ bike lane team provided an update on their data collection and outreach, which has included canvassing nearby apartment complexes Sola and Luna, both located across the street from the school in the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Cops canvassing the area recovered surveillance footage of one of the two men walking near the shooting scene.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Box-office analysts canvassed by Vulture generally agree three films are all but destined to reach the winners’ circle this summer.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 22 May 2025
At the March 24 board meeting, CCA Humanities’ bike lane team provided an update on their data collection and outreach, which has included canvassing nearby apartment complexes Sola and Luna, both located across the street from the school in the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
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Perhaps the endgame is robots interviewing other robots for jobs performed by robots, while humans sit on the beach drinking daiquiris and playing vintage video games.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 June 2025
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Investigators were interviewing both family members Monday afternoon.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2025
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The courtroom was sealed as the parties discussed the matter, which had been considered resolved early in the week.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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The president initially appeared to favor a delay in any attack to give diplomatic efforts more time, nudging Iran to come to the table to discuss curtailing its nuclear program.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025
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In 2024 data, there were 2,820 software developers surveyed, and in 2023, there were 3,020.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2025
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But independents don’t like it so far, and even Republicans surveyed narrowly see the bill’s tax policies as not beneficial to their family.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
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Kobach said that the policies violate parents’ rights under the U.S. Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act, which protects student records from public distribution and gives parents the right to amend, inspect or review those records.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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The conclusion comes after an international research team reviewed artifacts recovered from Obłazowa Cave, one of Poland’s most important Paleolithic sites.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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