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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
Officers canvassed the area and located a similar vehicle.
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
In response, unrest among religious conservatives swelled as a result, and education became a top issue that the religious right used to canvass voters.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Sep. 2025
Pasalich said the donations would cover expenses such as reward money, pet detective services, making flyers, and organizing volunteer groups to canvas the area posting flyers, as well as inquiring if anyone has any ring footage from the morning Bam Bam was allegedly taken.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Neighbors canvassed the apartment complex and found the video mentioned by law enforcement.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
In response, unrest among religious conservatives swelled as a result, and education became a top issue that the religious right used to canvass voters.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Sep. 2025
Pasalich said the donations would cover expenses such as reward money, pet detective services, making flyers, and organizing volunteer groups to canvas the area posting flyers, as well as inquiring if anyone has any ring footage from the morning Bam Bam was allegedly taken.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Neighbors canvassed the apartment complex and found the video mentioned by law enforcement.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
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Here's the latest about the Arizona location 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,
14 Sep. 2025
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Hosts Zuri Hall and Heather McMahan will interview stars on the red carpet.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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For instance, Charles Kuck, an adjunct professor of law at Emory and immigration law firm partner, appeared on CGTN earlier this month to discuss the effect of deportations on the job market.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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China’s top leaders are scheduled to meet in October to discuss development goals for 2026 to 2030.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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New residential property prices fell year-on-year during August in 65 out of 70 cities surveyed by the NBS, data also showed.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Simon-Kucher also has a new holiday shopping report, which surveyed consumers in July, and is forecasting Gen Z shoppers to reduce their holiday shopping budget by only 1%, from $814 to $805, while Millennials will be spending 14% more year over year.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Here's the latest about the Arizona location 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,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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