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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
Detectives responded and canvassed the area, including reviewing nearby security camera footage and collecting physical evidence from the scene for further analysis, according to the statement.
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Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
At about the time Cofer was wrapping up in the Fruitridge area, Guerra was canvassing in East Sacramento.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Deputies canvassed the neighborhood in search of the girl.
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Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
Beyond acting, Johansson has also occasionally used her platform for public and political advocacy, including longstanding support for feminism and women’s rights, as well as canvassing against the reelection of President Donald Trump.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
At about the time Cofer was wrapping up in the Fruitridge area, Guerra was canvassing in East Sacramento.
—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Deputies canvassed the neighborhood in search of the girl.
—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
Beyond acting, Johansson has also occasionally used her platform for public and political advocacy, including longstanding support for feminism and women’s rights, as well as canvassing against the reelection of President Donald Trump.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
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Roman will pair a large field of view with crisp infrared vision to survey deep, vast swaths of sky.
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Nearly 40% of data center operators surveyed by the Uptime Institute in 2022 experienced an outage caused by human error, mostly from employees not following proper procedure.
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Sure, it can certainly be debated if Marathon being revived after all this time as an extraction shooter was the right call.
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As Florida lawmakers continue to debate healthcare affordability and patient protections, this is an issue that deserves urgent attention.
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Minasian had never interviewed for a GM job before he was chosen to replace Billy Eppler by Moreno, who has repeatedly hired GMs with little to no prior experience in the job during his two decades of ownership.
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Minasian had never interviewed for a GM job before he was chosen to replace Billy Eppler by Moreno, who has repeatedly hired GMs with little to no prior experience in the job during his two decades of ownership.
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After discussing the situation with his partner, Cody has decided to remain with the team.
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Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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Srebnick, however, argued that the crash was a tragic accident — and did not amount to a crime.
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While some experts say the government should be involved in conversations about AI safety, others argue the result could stifle the industry.
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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