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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
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
AltaMed doctors and medical professionals traded stethoscopes for fliers advertising voting sites and canvassed neighborhoods in Santa Ana ahead of the June 2 primary on Tuesday to connect with residents who had been diagnosed as low-propensity or inconsistent voters.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 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
Deputies canvassed the neighborhood in search of the girl.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
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Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
AltaMed doctors and medical professionals traded stethoscopes for fliers advertising voting sites and canvassed neighborhoods in Santa Ana ahead of the June 2 primary on Tuesday to connect with residents who had been diagnosed as low-propensity or inconsistent voters.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 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
Deputies canvassed the neighborhood in search of the girl.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
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Namely, 81% of those surveyed for the poll said the wealthy and non-wealthy are more divided than united.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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That’s in line with the 225,000 new applications forecast by analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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For generations, those rules have been questioned and debated but rarely tested – until now.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The question of who will have the best record should be debated all summer.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Instead, those investigations are handled by an internal group of Air Force specialists tasked with collecting evidence, preserving it and interviewing witnesses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Following a win at the HSBC Championships on Monday, French tennis player Corentin Moutet was interviewed at center court and unleashed a flurry of F-bombs into the reporter's microphone.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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In discussing the matter, Hahn also called for the county to look into establishing an emergency stockpile of air purifiers and other critical supplies to better prepare for future disasters.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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Srebnick, however, argued that the crash was a tragic accident — and did not amount to a crime.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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