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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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2
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
His administration is canvassing investors for 3 trillion rand ($180 billion), much of which would flow to infrastructure upgrades in the network industries.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood for evidence and reviewing surveillance footage.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Arriving officers began canvassing the area, looking for any signs that shots had been fired.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Deputies began canvassing the area, along with two K-9s named Keva and Naji, who were being handled by Deputy Jasso and Deputy Bakker, according to the release.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The spending included digital advertising, canvassing operations, and campaign staffing, according to filings submitted to the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The campaign is planning a surge of rallies and canvassing events this weekend, timed for the expansion of early voting to dozens more satellite locations across Virginia.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The investigation has centered on what could have happened on that night, with the FBI and law enforcement canvassing the neighborhood, talking to people who live nearby, and investigating even a possible empty house near where Nancy Guthrie lived.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
One Instagram reel on Hallquist's account showed the mayoral candidate canvassing door-to-door with his golden retriever.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood for evidence and reviewing surveillance footage.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Arriving officers began canvassing the area, looking for any signs that shots had been fired.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Deputies began canvassing the area, along with two K-9s named Keva and Naji, who were being handled by Deputy Jasso and Deputy Bakker, according to the release.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The spending included digital advertising, canvassing operations, and campaign staffing, according to filings submitted to the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The campaign is planning a surge of rallies and canvassing events this weekend, timed for the expansion of early voting to dozens more satellite locations across Virginia.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The investigation has centered on what could have happened on that night, with the FBI and law enforcement canvassing the neighborhood, talking to people who live nearby, and investigating even a possible empty house near where Nancy Guthrie lived.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
One Instagram reel on Hallquist's account showed the mayoral candidate canvassing door-to-door with his golden retriever.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassing
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In interviewing Holocaust survivors about their lives, members of the Shoah Foundation also anticipated questions that students might ask.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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As the host of 360 With Speedy and a longtime presence at Complex, Speedy has built a reputation for blending humor, authenticity, and sharp cultural insight while interviewing artists, athletes, and creators across music, sports, and entertainment.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Panelists will share specific examples from their work on Amazon MGM Studios Originals, discussing triumphs, lessons learned, and what’s to come for Prime Video customers.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, Israel and Lebanon began discussing a ceasefire.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Teams were out Thursday surveying damage to determine the exact number of tornadoes, Bunting said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Garing, 37, works full-time as a field technician for a land surveying company.—
Gili Malinsky
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now lawmakers are eyeing more regulations and debating how to balance both the state’s clean energy goals with the economic benefits data centers bring.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Buc-ee’s customers are debating a new policy requiring card payments at the pump.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Apr. 2026
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For tariffs that have been liquidated within 180 days, importers can also file a protest, which is a formal challenge with the CBP arguing that an error was made in assessing duties, such as the tariff rate applied to an import.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
17 Apr. 2026
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The estate is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, funeral expenses, attorney's fees, and other relief, arguing that multiple parties share responsibility for Avery's death under Georgia law because their actions combined to cause a single fatal outcome.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Canvassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvassing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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