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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
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.
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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
Since she was reported missing, police along with a group of volunteers have been canvassing the city searching for Hillyard.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Guthery has also been canvassing the neighborhood and says people are excited about Tree Line Brewing.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Officers began canvassing various locations in an attempt to locate Webber.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Sheriff’s department patrol officers responded, canvassing locations to which Webber might have fled.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Police have gone back to canvassing the neighborhood and paying specific attention to an empty house close to where Guthrie was kidnapped.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Mar. 2026
Investigators began canvassing the area, looking at surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
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
Since she was reported missing, police along with a group of volunteers have been canvassing the city searching for Hillyard.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Guthery has also been canvassing the neighborhood and says people are excited about Tree Line Brewing.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Officers began canvassing various locations in an attempt to locate Webber.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Sheriff’s department patrol officers responded, canvassing locations to which Webber might have fled.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Police have gone back to canvassing the neighborhood and paying specific attention to an empty house close to where Guthrie was kidnapped.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Mar. 2026
Investigators began canvassing the area, looking at surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassing
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Detectives interviewing Yates in the hospital where he was treated learned the suspect had been in a band with the victim’s son.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Her deputy was the one who granted limited immunity to Jeffrey Epstein’s primary accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, while interviewing her over two days in July 2025.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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As of now, more than 40 countries brought together by the United Kingdom are discussing how to reopen the strait through diplomatic means after the war is over.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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On April 14, the Tamalpais Union High School District will be discussing and potentially voting on a plan that would restrict cellphone usage on campus.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 Consumer Trust Survey was conducted by surveying 1,000 Americans to gauge consumer sentiment regarding home service costs, price transparency and provider trust.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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An employee for Westwood Professional Services, an engineering and land surveying firm with offices in Fort Worth and Austin, filed for the grading permit, records show.—
Samuel O’Neal
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Instead of debating calls for hours, fans get a clear answer almost instantly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Congress would be debating mandatory water wings for airborne pups.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Greenwood Village Police Department investigators said the men had been arguing while driving with two other people in the SUV when Hernandez pulled over and everyone but Hernandez got out of the vehicle to cool down.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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The city sued, arguing the Angels were violating the lease, but a jury sided with the baseball team.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Canvassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvassing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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