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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
Detectives tracked video of Diawara taking a car service to Jamaica, Queens, and then investigators canvassed the area where she was dropped off and found a neighbor who recognized her from the surveillance footage, the official said.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Police were investigating the fliers at the time and additional officers were canvassing the neighborhood.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Crime scene investigators collected evidence and canvassed the area for witnesses and any available surveillance video.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Police subsequently canvassed the area, speaking to local business owners and viewing security video, which ultimately resulted in the arrests of two 20-year-old suspects.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Police were investigating the fliers at the time and additional officers were canvassing the neighborhood.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Crime scene investigators collected evidence and canvassed the area for witnesses and any available surveillance video.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Police subsequently canvassed the area, speaking to local business owners and viewing security video, which ultimately resulted in the arrests of two 20-year-old suspects.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel interviewed Erin Schubert, Sojourner's director of outcomes and evaluation, about the study and its findings.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite the suspicions surrounding him, Drew became a fixture in the media, making television appearances to discuss Stacy’s disappearance.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the NBA betting scandal.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The poll surveyed 500 likely Democratic primary voters from October 21-25 and used the online Pollfish panel.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Brunty-Barojas stood with one hand on her hip, surveying the bags of toys and clothes in the garage.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Fechters, Shalom’s owners, said their selective breeding program preserves genetic diversity by pairing up non-related animals, whose health and genetics are reviewed by veterinarians and experts.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The comments were picked up by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper, and CNN asked the two former US Navy officers to review that report and the video.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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