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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
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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
Samuel Rozenfeld, 24, grew up in Staten Island’s Republican-leaning neighborhoods and canvassed for Mamdani.
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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
The biggest factors contributing to the slight turnabout were patient centricity — which refers to prioritizing patient needs — and ensuring patient safety, according to PatientView, a research firm that canvassed patient groups from 35 countries between December 2025 and March 2026.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 May 2026
Where voters approve withdrawal, the transit agency is required to discontinue services within those municipalities once the election results are officially canvassed.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 May 2026
For days, multiple agencies and volunteers canvassed the area for signs of the missing man, according to the outlets.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Officers canvassed the area and could not find the paraglider or anyone who was injured, according to Noddin.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Officers canvassed surrounding streets following the incident to deter further reckless driving.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators canvassed the area.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2026
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
The biggest factors contributing to the slight turnabout were patient centricity — which refers to prioritizing patient needs — and ensuring patient safety, according to PatientView, a research firm that canvassed patient groups from 35 countries between December 2025 and March 2026.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 May 2026
Where voters approve withdrawal, the transit agency is required to discontinue services within those municipalities once the election results are officially canvassed.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 May 2026
For days, multiple agencies and volunteers canvassed the area for signs of the missing man, according to the outlets.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Officers canvassed the area and could not find the paraglider or anyone who was injured, according to Noddin.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Officers canvassed surrounding streets following the incident to deter further reckless driving.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators canvassed the area.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassed
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Iowa state investigators interviewed the family.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Officers found several shell casings at the scene and interviewed several witnesses.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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The leaders discussed trade on Thursday, with Xi saying that China’s door of opportunity will open wider.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In fact, the engagement party provides Testaments with the opportunity to introduce several characters who are often discussed but rarely seen.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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Most companies haven’t yet adjusted its employee metrics and incentives to fit with how AI is changing work, Microsoft said in its report, which surveyed 20,000 workers using AI across 10 countries.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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And 85% of investors surveyed by JLL expect cap rates to fall even further during the next 12 months.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Strait to Hell, a high-octane, flag-waving, boots-on-the-ground simulator where freedom isn’t debated, it’s deployed.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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Board members debated the organization chart two weeks ago and had initially planned to hold a non-voting workshop on Monday, with a final vote next week.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Albares argued that none of this ought to threaten Spain’s many bonds to the United States.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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While the election result will not change the composition of Britain's parliament or its government, some lawmakers have argued the outcome was a protest from the electorate against Starmer's policy mix.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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“Canvassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvassed. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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