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1
as in interviewing
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 discussing
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 canvassing
Homicide detectives are canvassing for witnesses and crime scene investigators are processing the scene for evidence.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations joined the investigation, which included canvassing the area for evidence, officials said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
What to Know The sign was held by a Democratic volunteer who, according to 7News, has been canvassing for Democrats for years.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Cops canvassing the area recovered surveillance footage of the suspect, who was wearing a black T-shirt, black shorts and white sneakers.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
At the March 24 board meeting, CCA Humanities’ bike lane team provided an update on their data collection and outreach, which has included canvassing nearby apartment complexes Sola and Luna, both located across the street from the school in the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The person recalled seeing investigators canvassing the scene in the hallway with areas sectioned off.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The group created a canvassing operation of more than 500 employees who relentlessly knocked on doors in rural areas of the state and left-leaning Madison and Milwaukee.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
But the group also was a distant second in the Supreme Court race, having spent only about a sixth of America PAC — $712,000 — on canvassing, according to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.
—Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations joined the investigation, which included canvassing the area for evidence, officials said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
What to Know The sign was held by a Democratic volunteer who, according to 7News, has been canvassing for Democrats for years.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Cops canvassing the area recovered surveillance footage of the suspect, who was wearing a black T-shirt, black shorts and white sneakers.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
At the March 24 board meeting, CCA Humanities’ bike lane team provided an update on their data collection and outreach, which has included canvassing nearby apartment complexes Sola and Luna, both located across the street from the school in the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The person recalled seeing investigators canvassing the scene in the hallway with areas sectioned off.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The group created a canvassing operation of more than 500 employees who relentlessly knocked on doors in rural areas of the state and left-leaning Madison and Milwaukee.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
But the group also was a distant second in the Supreme Court race, having spent only about a sixth of America PAC — $712,000 — on canvassing, according to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.
—Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassing
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The students spent about three months gathering data, interviewing dozens of sources and writing and editing stories under the guidance of a former Star reporter now teaching at Notre Dame.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Newsom attracted attention — some of it negative among Democrats — for interviewing conservative guests Steve Bannon, Michael Savage and Charlie Kirk on his podcast.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As per the order, Bubba is prohibited from promoting the movie and discussing it on his program.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Congressional leaders have been discussing how to fund the government after October 1.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Damage assessment teams are still surveying the burn area, Cal Fire said, but fire officials said early estimates of crop damage from the blaze were expected to be at least $65 million.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Our next steps will involve surveying lenders who currently provide small-dollar loans and hosting a summit to discuss best practices and offer recommendations to the SBA.—
Brock Blake,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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After reviewing former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s explanation of his abrupt resignation, a Hamilton County judge has agreed to block attorneys’ attempts to question the long-time head of the supermarket giant about his departure from the retailer in open court.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Edison spokesperson Jeff Monford said the utility is reviewing the lawsuits.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Canvassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvassing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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