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as in exam
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants to the prep school are required to take a demanding examination
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as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
even a hasty examination will tell any jeweler that that is not a real diamond
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Recent Examples of examination
By age 14, Abergel had dropped out of school, taken his graduate record examinations and ventured to New York in hopes of one day joining the American Ballet Theatre.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
The Commonwealth has experts that will soon start an examination of Clancy for competency to stand.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Siblings, a ghost horse, an anti-war bent and an examination of our near-dystopic near-future are pretty much guaranteed—but beyond that, expect the unexpected, as ever.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Harvest registration may include an examination of the fish's internal organs and removal of a piece of fin tissue for DNA analysis or aging.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
The Commonwealth has experts that will soon start an examination of Clancy for competency to stand.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Siblings, a ghost horse, an anti-war bent and an examination of our near-dystopic near-future are pretty much guaranteed—but beyond that, expect the unexpected, as ever.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Harvest registration may include an examination of the fish's internal organs and removal of a piece of fin tissue for DNA analysis or aging.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
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The final exam requires students to build a fire in the woods after having been submerged in a frigid creek.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The exams may also create barriers to students with disabilities.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The presence of state investigators on scene at the latest shooting by a federal immigration officer was notable, given federal authorities had previously blocked the BCA from participating in the investigation of the shooting of Good.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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An investigation into the source of salmonella contamination is ongoing, officials said.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Meena is the strategist of the team, Ravi serves as the fearless and principled muscle, and Mitali specializes in tracking high-value goods and executing swift inspections at customs checkpoints.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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Do this simple test to find out if your soil is ready.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Lockheed Martin completed the first of a series of flight tests to demonstrate its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) capability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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The lawmakers have pushed back against the administration and argued the Justice Department's inquiries are politically motivated.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Huawei, in response to CNBC inquiries, declined to comment on its intention to list or stay private.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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In another audit, the city will review the Public Works Department, which oversees water and sewer operations and billing, with an emphasis on water management, infrastructure and service.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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In an audit of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection over two fiscal years, the state’s bipartisan auditors found that 56% of troopers in the various barracks surveyed had earned more money in overtime than in their base salaries.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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China's most prominent role is in Russia's Arctic zone, where it has been involved in mining, energy resources exploration and potentially in military exercises, said Grimsson.—
Anniek Bao,Dan Murphy,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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The song is also an early exploration of love as a spiritual force.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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That scrutiny should not extend to my children or any other child of a public figure.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The president has recently come under immense scrutiny for his use of the military after the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, his appearances in the Epstein files and his aggressive deportation agenda.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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