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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
The election results will be canvassed in the board’s April 22 meeting.
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Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Jan. 2026
Dozens of volunteers canvassed throughout Oakland County as part of the annual Point In Time count to offer transportation, emergency shelter, care packages and immediate support for anyone found outdoors.
—Heath Kalb, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Service in cities that cut ties with DART would end the day after votes are canvassed.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
For 10 days, detectives canvassed the neighborhood, knocking on doors, interviewing residents and downloading security camera footage, Jones said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Looking ahead, Semafor canvased experts for their predictions on Washington’s ties with African countries in 2026 on a range of topics, from critical minerals to security.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement officers canvassed the surrounding neighborhood and found one home less than a mile away – where Adams lived – that lacked a suitable backstop for shooting, according to the affidavit.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
Officers canvassed the surrounding area and found that one home less than a mile away lacked suitable shooting backstops, according to the affidavit.
—Kate Reilly, NBC news, 27 Dec. 2025
Before she was elected to the board, Smith canvassed for the Working Families Party, which supported Democratic candidates in Wisconsin.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Jan. 2026
Dozens of volunteers canvassed throughout Oakland County as part of the annual Point In Time count to offer transportation, emergency shelter, care packages and immediate support for anyone found outdoors.
—Heath Kalb, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Service in cities that cut ties with DART would end the day after votes are canvassed.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
For 10 days, detectives canvassed the neighborhood, knocking on doors, interviewing residents and downloading security camera footage, Jones said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Looking ahead, Semafor canvased experts for their predictions on Washington’s ties with African countries in 2026 on a range of topics, from critical minerals to security.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement officers canvassed the surrounding neighborhood and found one home less than a mile away – where Adams lived – that lacked a suitable backstop for shooting, according to the affidavit.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
Officers canvassed the surrounding area and found that one home less than a mile away lacked suitable shooting backstops, according to the affidavit.
—Kate Reilly, NBC news, 27 Dec. 2025
Before she was elected to the board, Smith canvassed for the Working Families Party, which supported Democratic candidates in Wisconsin.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassed
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The Raiders interviewed 15 candidates.—
MARK ANDERSON,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Police said detectives executed search warrants for the residence and interviewed several witnesses, learning that there was a rush event for the Delta Tau Delta fraternity there the night before.—
Cristian Santana,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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But the dueling announcements appear to put to rest — for now — two prominently discussed stadium locations in Kansas and Missouri as the team weighs its future home after its lease expires in 2031.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers have discussed the effect of the threatening political climate on their ability to hold town halls and public events, with some even citing it in their decisions not to seek reelection.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Several months later, the luau surveyed employees and found three-fourths wanted to return to work.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Two out of 3 Americans surveyed, 66%, are worried about paying for health care — more than other household necessities such as utilities, food and groceries, housing and rent, and gasoline and transportation, according to a poll published Thursday by KFF, a nonpartisan health policy research group.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Responsibility is still debated after harm has occurred.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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While sleep is seen across the animal kingdom, its purpose is still debated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Another lawsuit brought by detainees in federal court in Fort Myers argued that immigration was a federal issue, and Florida agencies and private contractors hired by the state had no authority to operate the facility under federal law.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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So, Hippocrates argued, the illness of epilepsy must be caused, like any other illness, by imbalance, not demons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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