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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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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
Arriving officers began canvassing the area, looking for any signs that shots had been fired.
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Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The spending included digital advertising, canvassing operations, and campaign staffing, according to filings submitted to the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators canvassed the area.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2026
At the Jungle, outreach workers have canvassed the camp for weeks to warn residents of the impending sweep and to sign them up for slots at tiny homes or motels.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The spending included digital advertising, canvassing operations, and campaign staffing, according to filings submitted to the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators canvassed the area.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2026
At the Jungle, outreach workers have canvassed the camp for weeks to warn residents of the impending sweep and to sign them up for slots at tiny homes or motels.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for canvass
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
Verb
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However, most analysts surveyed by LSEG have a buy rating with an average price target implying a jump of more than 26%.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Despite a sense of optimism for political and economic reform, Venezuelans surveyed by CNN feel their daily lives remain unchanged, even after announcements of investment and projections of economic growth.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Idaho lawmakers spent hours debating a surge in rodents menacing Boise-area gardens and kitchens and threatening agriculture and public health.—
Karin Brulliard,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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While city leaders debated how to restructure the system, LAHSA employees said the uncertainty is already taking a toll.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The two women were interviewed.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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For the film, Waters interviewed Stephen Colbert, director John Waters (no relation to Sasha Waters), and many poets who admire Oliver’s writing.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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In it, the king is expected to discuss the United Kingdom’s relationship with the United States over the last 250 years and how the two nations have worked together to achievements in science, economics, innovation, international security and other fields.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Gulf leaders are scheduled to meet in Jeddah on Tuesday to discuss the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, and Pakistan’s mediation efforts.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some have argued that social media activity amounts to citizen journalism, but mostly citizen journalism appeared to have been displaced or subsumed by social media.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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