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
Noun
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Metal detectors then helped pinpoint the likely locations for more extensive examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025 -
Despite dedicated examinations of the sky, no imminent threats have been found.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, Harrison told officials at public media stations receiving a final round of federal grants that she would be compelled to reveal unflattering critiques of NPR's leadership as a result of the litigation.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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Bayard Rustin, outside of my critiques of him, is a reformist.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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The first two questions were about the investigations, and the third was about how great the games had been during the week.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers both won their first games since Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested on Thursday in connection with two separate federal gambling investigations announced by the Eastern District of New York.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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What investigators initially left out Despite criticisms that IndyStar reported previously from accusers, the law firm says no findings were left out of the final report.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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His opponents have slammed him over his previous criticisms of the New York Police Department, but Mamdani has since emphasized his desire to work with the department.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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He was enrolled in a master’s program in biblical studies, but currently does not have lawful status in the country, officials said.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Last month, researchers led by the University of Oslo reviewed preclinical and clinical studies investigating the link between NAD+ and aging.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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As an appellate court judge, Miller reviews appeals filed by criminal defense attorneys.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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To learn more about our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Conklin and Hurley didn’t respond to inquiries.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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In March, after inquiries from NPR and KFF Health News about the growing number of pertussis cases, the health department put out its first social media communications about the outbreak and offered interviews to other journalists.—
Rosemary Westwood,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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These lessons also tended to focus on heroes and holidays rather than deeper explorations of understanding civics through multiple perspectives.—
Robert Maloy,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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The novel intertwines elements of espionage with philosophical explorations of human history, environmentalism, and the complexities of identity and manipulation.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Examens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examens. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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