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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
Deputies canvassed the neighborhood in search of the girl.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Once the fire was contained, Russ said, fire crews put a drone in the air to start canvassing the area for rescue operations.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Afterward, officers canvassed the area and collected evidence and statements.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
According to a league source, Boston’s front office has been making calls and canvasing the league to see what might be available.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 23 May 2026
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Once the fire was contained, Russ said, fire crews put a drone in the air to start canvassing the area for rescue operations.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Afterward, officers canvassed the area and collected evidence and statements.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
According to a league source, Boston’s front office has been making calls and canvasing the league to see what might be available.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for canvass
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
Verb
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Another showed the roof destroyed, with rubble scattered on the ground as emergency responders surveyed the aftermath.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter recently informally surveyed agents, managers and executives to name who from that world is poised for a breakout, and Phillips was among those names.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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The zoo’s petition cites several objections to data centers that have been hotly debated nationwide, including their impact on electricity and water resources.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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The world is still debating whether this is a short-term disruption while farmers are already being forced to make decisions today that will have consequences next year.—
John W.H. Denton AO,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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While that is still a possibility, Breslow hasn’t interviewed any candidates and is right now focused on supporting Tracy.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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As for their future plans, at the time they were interviewed some had yet to be finalized due to college acceptance letters still being received.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The coating most often discussed is polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE, which is sold under the brand name Teflon.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Your doctor reviews those forms with you during the visit, discusses your goals and determines which medication is the right fit.—
Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Defense attorneys, seated in a long row before Maguire while their clients sat in jail uniforms in the courtroom’s jury box, called the DA’s motion unnecessary, arguing any undue pretrial publicity began with prosecutors’ own news conference at the beginning of their criminal case.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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The decision comes after months of public opposition from customers who argued their bills were already among the highest in the state and who urged regulators to reject the increases altogether.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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