Synonyms of canvassed

canvassed

verb

variants also canvased

past tense of canvass

1

as in interviewed

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interviewed
• surveyed
• polled
• solicited
• questioned
• interrogated
• circularized
• sounded (out)
• felt (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reported

2

as in discussed

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussed
• debated
• argued
• reviewed
• disputed
• bandied
• mooted
• talked over
• agitated
• raised
• considered
• propounded
• hashed (over or out)
• spoke (about)
• introduced
• batted (around or back and forth)
• broached
• weighed
• talked (about)
• stirred up
• deliberated
• forged
• hammered out
• wrestled (with)
• thrashed (out)
• talked out
• chewed over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of canvassed

In a video on Facebook, a motorist canvassed the streets of Indian Trail as fires consumed properties and cars on both sides of the road. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026

According to authorities, officers canvassed the area, learned Curtis had fled into a nearby home, and secured the area while detectives obtained a search warrant. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 31 July 2026

The fatal shooting drew a large law enforcement presence that Sunday night as authorities worked at the scene in the parking lot and investigators canvassed nearby businesses searching for witnesses. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

The Athletic has canvassed the opinion of 25 stakeholders in the sport to get their top 10 pound-for-pound lists. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Early in his time as CEO, Van Saun canvassed all 18,000 of his employees, looking for suggestions on how to run the bank better. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 July 2026

The suspect was last seen heading behind the building, police said, and officers canvassed the area to try to find him. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Members canvassed Long Island City in the pouring rain with Open New York in support of the OneLIC rezoning. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 July 2026

Already, nearly three-quarters of employers are reporting significant difficulty in hiring engineers, according to the survey, which canvassed semiconductor companies. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026