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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
Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators were going to take over the investigation to collect evidence, canvass the area and question witnesses.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Here’s how 40 executives voted For the second year in a row, The Athletic canvassed 40 executives across baseball to build our front office rankings.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Karla Albright, co-founder of Together We Will/Indivisible-Los Gatos, said the organization was formed about eight years ago to canvass neighborhoods and raise money to inspire people to vote against Trump.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
The Norwalk Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit and Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene to process evidence, canvass the area for surveillance footage and interview witnesses, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Here’s how 40 executives voted For the second year in a row, The Athletic canvassed 40 executives across baseball to build our front office rankings.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Karla Albright, co-founder of Together We Will/Indivisible-Los Gatos, said the organization was formed about eight years ago to canvass neighborhoods and raise money to inspire people to vote against Trump.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
The Norwalk Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit and Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene to process evidence, canvass the area for surveillance footage and interview witnesses, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
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Author Susan Dominus interviewed six families with high-achieving siblings for her latest book on raising successful children.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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When interviewing candidates, probe for signs of this natural hunger.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed the return of the artifacts in a meeting with Canadian Catholic Cardinals in Rome this month ahead of Leo’s first mass, Jaime Battiste, a member of parliament who was also at the meeting, told the Canadian Press.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Nationwide Retirement Institute, a division of the Nationwide insurance and financial services company, surveyed more than 1,000 Americans to gauge their thoughts on living a really long time.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Ramer’s study surveyed FARs and university presidents from around the country to identify best practices for the role, laying the foundation for the first Faculty Athletics Representative Handbook, which the NCAA released shortly thereafter.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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Millions of Americans are anticipating their 2025 federal tax refunds, and throughout June the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be reviewing and handing out payments via direct deposits and mailed checks.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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In the most recent study led by Luque, researchers reviewed data from multiple observations of the planet.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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