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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
Sinners casting director Francine Maisler found her central character in a musician without a Hollywood résumé, Miles Caton, while best international film and best sound nominee Sirat canvassed European raves for performers.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Rolapp said the tour’s Future Competition Committee, chaired by Tiger Woods, has met more than 30 times since last August and canvassed a cross-section of groups, including TV partners and corporate sponsors gathered in Ponte Vedra Beach for this week’s Players Championship.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
That survey comes on the heels of another survey by Boston Consulting Group in January, which canvassed 2,360 executives across nine industries.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
The use of cadaver dogs is also on hold, according to authorities, who re-canvassed Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood as recently as last week.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Outreach teams have also canvassed two areas downtown to find people who need refuge.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Officers canvassed the area and ultimately arrested Herrera after he was found walking out of a nearby garage with a limp.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Investigators have canvassed an area within 2 miles of Guthrie's home.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
In addition to the request to those living in the area, authorities have canvassed residences, businesses and government agencies for surveillance video to identify any possible indication of where Guthrie may have been taken, a law enforcement official familiar with the case says.
—Randi Kaye, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Rolapp said the tour’s Future Competition Committee, chaired by Tiger Woods, has met more than 30 times since last August and canvassed a cross-section of groups, including TV partners and corporate sponsors gathered in Ponte Vedra Beach for this week’s Players Championship.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
That survey comes on the heels of another survey by Boston Consulting Group in January, which canvassed 2,360 executives across nine industries.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
The use of cadaver dogs is also on hold, according to authorities, who re-canvassed Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood as recently as last week.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Outreach teams have also canvassed two areas downtown to find people who need refuge.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Officers canvassed the area and ultimately arrested Herrera after he was found walking out of a nearby garage with a limp.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Investigators have canvassed an area within 2 miles of Guthrie's home.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
In addition to the request to those living in the area, authorities have canvassed residences, businesses and government agencies for surveillance video to identify any possible indication of where Guthrie may have been taken, a law enforcement official familiar with the case says.
—Randi Kaye, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassed
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Slattery has not been formally selected, but has been interviewed and is one of only a handful of candidates in the running, the people said.—
Angus Whitley,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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The board’s resolution to fill the seat originally stated that two to four candidates would be interviewed.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Emails reviewed by The Dallas Morning News show that city staff and consultants discussed how to arrange tours of prospective sites as part of an evaluation of whether Dallas should invest in significant repairs of City Hall or move and redevelop its prime location.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Zabel alleges the two discussed the idea of creating a children’s book together after Sánchez told her a story about a helicopter trip where a fly was stuck to the windshield the entire time.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sixty-nine percent ot the voters surveyed supported the half-cent sales tax measure, Timothy McLarney, an official for TeamCivX, said.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Affordability was cited as the top issue by 50% of people surveyed.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It can be debated whether Brian Flores ever liked, or wanted Tagovailoa.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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His statement was debated on the airwaves and online, and covered in outlets ranging from TMZ to The Hill, a website ostensibly devoted to Beltway politics.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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And the prosecutors argued that Lauer’s decision to wait eight years after the initial FBI raid to enter a guilty plea should result in a longer sentence.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The district argued there was another year left before there were five failed ratings in a row, but the judge panel struck down this argument, among others.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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