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1
as in to survey
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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2
as in to debate
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
Investigators began canvassing the area, looking at surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Four on-duty officers began canvassing the area in their patrol cars, and checking with local businesses for cameras or possible sightings.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Police recovered multiple shell casings at the scene, recovered evidence, the scene was processed and the surrounding area was canvassed, according to the New London Police Department.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The campaign period showed a vast mismatch between Sassou N’Guesso and his opponents, with the incumbent being the only candidate to travel around the country to canvass for votes.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Four on-duty officers began canvassing the area in their patrol cars, and checking with local businesses for cameras or possible sightings.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Police recovered multiple shell casings at the scene, recovered evidence, the scene was processed and the surrounding area was canvassed, according to the New London Police Department.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The campaign period showed a vast mismatch between Sassou N’Guesso and his opponents, with the incumbent being the only candidate to travel around the country to canvass for votes.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
Verb
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But the voters surveyed didn’t seem to see either party as the solution.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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For more than 21 years the Earth-orbiting telescope has surveyed the sky for gamma-ray bursts—the most powerful and luminous explosions in the universe—and whipped around to take a closer look.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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The name-changing process Burbank Unified set up committees to debate the topic, first to decide whether there should be a name change, and then what the new name should be.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Instead of debating calls for hours, fans get a clear answer almost instantly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wilson’s wife, Kathryn, declined to be interviewed but referred a Herald reporter to her attorney.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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With Major Case Unit detectives working other elements of the investigation, Homicide Unit Detective Kyle Sullivan wanted to interview the suspect.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The proposal was not substantially different from one the two sides had already agreed on before the deaths sparked demands for more changes, according to a person granted anonymity to discuss the details, which have not been publicly released.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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Merritt, who has represented clients including the family of Atatiana Jefferson, discussed the possibility of a lawsuit during a press conference in front of the Hurst City Hall on Tuesday.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors argue the South Florida defendants hired a squad of Colombian commandos to kidnap or kill Moïse to seize political power and secure lucrative infrastructure contracts from his successor.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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North Carolina lawmakers are considering limits on how much local governments can grow property tax revenue as Republican leaders argue counties like Cabarrus have collected billions more than warranted.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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