1
as in examinations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an examen of the president's assassination that has been plagued by controversy since its original publication
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2
as in critiques
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
an insightful examen of the poet's works
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examens
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That is why the recent ruling by Israel’s Supreme Court allowing women to sit for the national rabbinical examinations feels so significant, and so deeply personal.—
Rabba Sara Hurwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Watching Succession as a cautionary tale Some of the critiques come from Edelman’s three daughters — Margot, Tory, and Amanda — who all work in the family firm and sit on its board.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Unlike previous popes who offered more general critiques of political and economic systems along with cultural and social values, Leo is being specific.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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But at least in its immediate aftermath, investigations of Tuesday’s shooting appear to be firmly in the hands of the federal government, without any clear interventions by state officials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The charges are the latest in a series of high-profile moves made by state and federal prosecutors as both have ramped up their investigations into hospice operators.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The latest disagreement comes as Democratic politicians nationwide try to navigate growing criticisms from their own voters about American support for Israel.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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The algorithm funnelled me into accounts that were making hard, scathing criticisms of Judaism as an organized religion.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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While 10,000 steps has long been promoted as a daily goal, studies have shown that many health benefits—especially for older adults—can occur at lower step counts.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2026
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What Indonesia needs right now is not more studies confirming our potential.—
Pandu Sjahrir,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Maybe Idahoans adore those kabobs, shawarma and hummus even more than reviews suggest?—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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But after the first year or so, the joking self-awareness had been replaced by earnest reviews of products sent gratis to the girls by skincare brands hoping for shout-outs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Union Township Police Department is investigating the shooting and referred inquiries to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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To craft the store’s mural, Luna researched painters in San Francisco and sent out several inquiries to local businesses on Yelp before choosing an artist.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, engineers in Silicon Valley were allegedly designing ingenious ways to make explorations of digital rabbit holes irresistible.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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His plays — rife with explorations of deep humanity and emotion — provide not just a framework for hanging many different worlds upon his words, but also the kind of complex characters and twisted tales that actors and filmmakers crave, whether tragedy, romance or comedy.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Examens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examens. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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