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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
In their investigation, police obtained security footage and canvassed the surrounding area, authorities said.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
What this also means is that a lot of New Yorkers are getting canvassed for the first time.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
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.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 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
The sheriff’s department initially canvassed the area with both deputies and investigators, employing a helicopter, drones, and bloodhounds during the search.
—Kyani Reid, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Detectives canvassed the area, spoke to witnesses and served search warrants, police said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Tonight’s conversation canvassed Tarantino’s career from his days watching movies in Westchester, CA to Harvey Keitel throwing his support behind Reservoir Dogs, to Bruce Willis’ lobbying for the role of Vinny Vega.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
What this also means is that a lot of New Yorkers are getting canvassed for the first time.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
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.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 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
The sheriff’s department initially canvassed the area with both deputies and investigators, employing a helicopter, drones, and bloodhounds during the search.
—Kyani Reid, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Detectives canvassed the area, spoke to witnesses and served search warrants, police said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Tonight’s conversation canvassed Tarantino’s career from his days watching movies in Westchester, CA to Harvey Keitel throwing his support behind Reservoir Dogs, to Bruce Willis’ lobbying for the role of Vinny Vega.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassed
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Fonseca was interviewed several times during the initial investigation, but nothing at the time led investigators to believe she was involved, Smyth said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Kennedy interviewed Baldwin and Hilaria, who is captured, arguably, in her most authentic light, as well as Baldwin’s eldest child, Ireland, and the actor’s older sister, Elizabeth Keuchler.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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For example, as part of its agreement with OpenAI, Nvidia has reportedly discussed guaranteeing loans the startup would use to build its own data centers—a move that could leave the chipmaker on the hook for billions in debt if OpenAI can’t repay.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beyond Tuesday’s news, here’s a look at what else happened recently that has already given the trial shape — from who will be called to the witness stand, to which financial disclosures will be discussed, to the likelihood of a settlement.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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When selecting a specific use case to pursue, Pantone considered the struggles its customers had previously brought to the company’s attention and surveyed other tools on the market for designers and creatives.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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The CFOs surveyed, however, tend to focus on tactical tasks, such as diligence packs, audit-ready financials.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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But as the roiling controversy shows, that characterization is hotly debated – and Suharto’s legacy is anything but straightforward.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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For decades, scientists have debated the origin of Earth's water.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cotton argued the shutdown’s cause was not the expiring health care subsidies, but rather Democrats’ fear of blowback from their supporters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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Nardin argued for a change in the mindset that automatically favors large-scale production of a single product.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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