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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
John Birt has been elected president of the Keller school board, defeating Chelsea Kelly on a 4-3 vote during a special meeting Wednesday morning to canvass the May 3 election results and swear in new trustees.
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Winfield police canvassed the neighborhood as part of their investigation and were told by residents that the new homeowners had moved into the house two to three weeks earlier.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
But the Cubs, according to sources briefed on their plans, already are canvassing the market, making inquiries on Miami Marlins right-handers Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera, among many others.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Officers canvassed the area but did not find the suspect.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Winfield police canvassed the neighborhood as part of their investigation and were told by residents that the new homeowners had moved into the house two to three weeks earlier.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
But the Cubs, according to sources briefed on their plans, already are canvassing the market, making inquiries on Miami Marlins right-handers Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera, among many others.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Officers canvassed the area but did not find the suspect.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
Verb
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As city officials were on-site interviewing the affected residents the next morning, the walkway collapsed.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The report also found that for every 100 applicants, only three were invited to interview for the role.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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While the job interview can reveal a lot about a company, how an organization acts in discussing compensation gives insight into broader implications about the company.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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On Sunday, Libby also shared an article discussing the apparent tribute to her son, and provided more thoughts on the sweet cameo.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
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The rooms come with binoculars to encourage you to cozy up and survey the Pacific for whales, dolphins, songbirds and more.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The superintendent and principal also meet monthly with a student advisory committee, and the student body at each school is routinely surveyed for feedback and input, according to the district.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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Only a little over half use AI to review campaign performance, meaning many miss out on real-time feedback that could improve future results.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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