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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
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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
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Recent Examples of canvassed
Police canvassed the area and found spent shell casings at the scene.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Detectives responded and canvassed the area, including reviewing nearby security camera footage and collecting physical evidence from the scene for further analysis, according to the statement.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 12 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
Deputies canvassed the neighborhood in search of the girl.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Afterward, officers canvassed the area and collected evidence and statements.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Officers canvassed the area of the shooting and found 9mm shell casings.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Samuel Rozenfeld, 24, grew up in Staten Island’s Republican-leaning neighborhoods and canvassed for Mamdani.
—Sonia Huq, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
In December, Wright Rogers and assistant GM Eli Horowitz canvassed Spain, France and Turkey to evaluate players possibly available for the expansion draft.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Detectives responded and canvassed the area, including reviewing nearby security camera footage and collecting physical evidence from the scene for further analysis, according to the statement.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 12 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
Deputies canvassed the neighborhood in search of the girl.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Afterward, officers canvassed the area and collected evidence and statements.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Officers canvassed the area of the shooting and found 9mm shell casings.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Samuel Rozenfeld, 24, grew up in Staten Island’s Republican-leaning neighborhoods and canvassed for Mamdani.
—Sonia Huq, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
In December, Wright Rogers and assistant GM Eli Horowitz canvassed Spain, France and Turkey to evaluate players possibly available for the expansion draft.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassed
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Researchers interviewed by the Tribune emphasized much of their work is in early stages.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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And roughly half of the fathers interviewed had young children (ages 0-7), who require more attention than older kids.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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Mytheresa has been teasing its yacht experience on the French Riviera, part of a new strategy to build out its luxury clienteling events, as discussed by CEO Francis Belin at the recent Vogue Business Global Summit.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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According to the filing, Al-Saadi discussed the consulate shooting in a recorded phone call.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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During the Bicentennial in 1976, 43% of those surveyed by Roper felt optimistic about the future of the country, compared with 15% who were pessimistic − the positive outnumbering the negative by 28 percentage points.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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This study surveyed 600 adolescents ages 12 to 17 across the United States.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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By the end of the decade, these issues will be actively and fiercely debated in mainstream society—in the courtroom, on the campaign trail, in the media, around the dinner table.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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These restrictions were included as lawmakers debated how and where the law could be enforced.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Bland was obsessed with religion, but that did not amount to insanity, the prosecutor argued.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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During the primary the two contenders agreed on most issues, but Valdez argued throughout the campaign that Reynoso wasn't outspoken enough.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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“Canvassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvassed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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