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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
Officers and employees could be seen inside the restaurant, and additional officers could be seen canvassing the parking lot.
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Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, bankers have been canvassing potential investors for feedback, trying to strike a balance that ensures a smooth path for an IPO that Wall Street is counting on to go well, these people said.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 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
Volunteers have been combing hiking trails, canvassing neighborhoods and checking in with local businesses in hopes of finding any trace of Hillyard.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Officers canvassing in the area Sunday spotted Goodwell, who matched the description of one of the assailants, near 17th Street and Imperial Avenue and arrested him.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Detectives have continued the investigation, collecting evidence, obtaining witness statements and canvassing the area for security camera footage, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, bankers have been canvassing potential investors for feedback, trying to strike a balance that ensures a smooth path for an IPO that Wall Street is counting on to go well, these people said.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 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
Volunteers have been combing hiking trails, canvassing neighborhoods and checking in with local businesses in hopes of finding any trace of Hillyard.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Officers canvassing in the area Sunday spotted Goodwell, who matched the description of one of the assailants, near 17th Street and Imperial Avenue and arrested him.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Detectives have continued the investigation, collecting evidence, obtaining witness statements and canvassing the area for security camera footage, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassing
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The 42-year-old actor, writer and producer served as the co-host of MTV's official The Hills After Show, interviewing stars like Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt and more.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ciara Miller kind of, sort of broke her silence about her best friend Amanda Batula dating her ex, West Wilson, while interviewing stars on the red carpet of the Euphoria season three premiere on April 7.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Spain and China plan to sign an investment agreement during the three-day visit that begins Saturday, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private negotiations.—
Daniel Basteiro,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s tweet came minutes after a segment on Fox Business discussing Michael Burry’s bear case against Palantir, in which the money manager made famous by The Big Short has argued that rival Anthropic PBC is winning the race for enterprise AI spending.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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This feeling of a loss of control is perhaps most palpable when surveying the landscape of European business today.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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No one knows the nuts and bolts of DeLauter’s setup better than Fink, who’s studied the swing since the Guardians were surveying their draft options four years ago.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
9 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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In reaction, Afreximbank in January formally ended its relationship with one of the Big Three rating agencies, arguing that rating methodologies applied to states and multilateral institutions fail to reflect development mandates.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Combs’ lawyers formally appealed the conviction last December, arguing the encounters were consensual and the trial judge imposed an overly harsh sentence.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Canvassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvassing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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