as in test
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
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Modern devices can scan text—such as an exam question—process it through an AI model and display an answer directly on the lens in near real time.
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Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
But the revival is part of a national trend toward old-school testing methods like in-class pen-and-paper exams and oral tests to prevent AI use for assignments on laptops.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
For years, women in Israel committed themselves to rigorous Torah scholarship, mastering complex halachic material and serving their communities as teachers and spiritual leaders, yet were barred from even attempting the state rabbinate exams.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
After various tests or exams, Welsh and VanThornout, who was in her 40s, elderly by CF standards, would sit on wooden benches outside the lab and chat.
—Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
But the revival is part of a national trend toward old-school testing methods like in-class pen-and-paper exams and oral tests to prevent AI use for assignments on laptops.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
For years, women in Israel committed themselves to rigorous Torah scholarship, mastering complex halachic material and serving their communities as teachers and spiritual leaders, yet were barred from even attempting the state rabbinate exams.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
After various tests or exams, Welsh and VanThornout, who was in her 40s, elderly by CF standards, would sit on wooden benches outside the lab and chat.
—Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exam
Noun
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Some cities may cancel their tests if storms are nearby.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ames said her family left their home right after the tests and lived with extended family for two months while their house was remediated.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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As evidenced by the trailer, the doc is set to offer a comprehensive examination of the blurry lines between superstar wrestler Hulk Hogan and the man who played and created him, Terry Bollea.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
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An examination of his patrol car revealed Teresa’s fingerprints on the hood of his patrol car, intermingled with Duckett’s.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Exam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exam. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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