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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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2
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
The abuse included groping and fondling of the students' genitals and other acts under the guise of a medical examination.
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Jasper Ward, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Proximity makes the exhibition’s examination of tourism, leisure and paradise feel even more relevant in South Florida.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Many of his fellow Republicans might find his campaign, as outlined to a reporter Wednesday, to be worrying on closer examination.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The result is a fascinating examination of the infamous trial, featuring several troubling disclosures and previously unreported details.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
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Jasper Ward, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Proximity makes the exhibition’s examination of tourism, leisure and paradise feel even more relevant in South Florida.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Many of his fellow Republicans might find his campaign, as outlined to a reporter Wednesday, to be worrying on closer examination.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The result is a fascinating examination of the infamous trial, featuring several troubling disclosures and previously unreported details.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
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The physical exam, the fourth one of his second term came amid public scrutiny around visible bruises, skin discoloration and swollen ankles.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Some women who filed lawsuits against Ortega reported they had been confused about whether demeaning or uncomfortable actions the doctor engaged in during exams was within the bounds of necessary medical behavior.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The finding mirrors similar investigations into medical schools at UCLA and UC San Diego.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The investigation involved Homeland Security Investigations Dallas, the Texas Department of Public Safety's Criminal Investigations Division, the Texas Attorney General's Office, and the Abilene Police Department.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Crews can use flashing blue lights to stop boaters for safety inspections, investigate impaired operators and keep vessels out of restricted areas.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Included in the search warrant were numerous documents showing how the chemical in the tank was handled and communication between employees about handling it, maintenance and inspection records and searches of company electronics, according to the document.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The percentage of test takers in the Fort Worth Independent School District, mostly high school students, who met grade level increased across five subjects compared to last spring, according to new End-Of-Course exam results.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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San Priy booked Canyon Ranch’s Longevity8 program in Tucson, Arizona a four-day stay that included diagnostic tests, consultations, hikes, walks and bike rides.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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The probe is still ongoing, as is a police inquiry whose findings were due two months ago.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The investigation is led by prosecutor Paolo Storari, who also has spearheaded inquiries into sweatshops supplying luxury brands.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The Sacramento Bee covered a wide range of news on June 11, from a critical city audit to a major land return for a Northern California tribe.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Simplifi meets rigorous security certifications, such as SOC 2, which are part of a comprehensive external audit that assesses the security, confidentiality and privacy of a program’s data.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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In this book Ginzburg follows the story of Menocchio, a miller from Friuli, a man of modest means and limited historical impact compared to the major players and large-scale events that typically dominate our explorations of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The service The service is formal, but friendly and attentive, and the concierge showed an enthusiastic passion for the city that created moments for interest and exploration beyond the Guggenheim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The family business has drawn scrutiny.—
Shannon McCaffrey,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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That exemption allows the major pro leagues to feature salary caps, luxury taxes, maximum salaries and other blatant restraints on earning opportunities that might run afoul of antitrust law since those rules are bargained with unions and thus exempt from antitrust scrutiny.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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