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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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Her students have consistently shown growth and proficiency on state exams.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, Sparkli’s founders and investors point out that many of these solutions are aimed at older children and deliver more formalised learning, often tailored to school curriculums or exam syllabuses.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the moments leading up to the video, a San Jose police sergeant used his vehicle to block the suspect, who was in a white car, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The search was part of an investigation of a Pentagon contractor accused of illegally handling classified information.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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Always check the width and length of the cable to the inspection camera before purchasing.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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And even before the new packages, Danish naval patrols, inspection vessels, and other assets routinely operated in Greenlandic waters; further ships, drones, and infrastructure upgrades have been funded or announced in recent years.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Matching this test with electrons would require maintaining quantum coherence for 100 million years.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Online Finance Certifications Expand Access and Impact Globally Traditional finance programs have long required high fees, limited test centers, or multi-year commitments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Riu Resorts has yet to respond to our inquiries.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Kelly filed a lawsuit earlier this month in a district court to try to stop Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s efforts to demote his rank in retirement, insisting the inquiry unlawfully punished him for his speech and violated his due process.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
22 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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Whether the next chapter involves continuity or consolidation will depend on both macro metal markets and the company’s execution of its ambitious production and exploration strategies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The show is expansive and clever in its exploration of these themes.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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This scrutiny around the Beckham family has surfaced that tension, not as scandal but as structure.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Now, a medical examiner ruled that the death of Geraldo Lunas Campos was a homicide, the Associated Press reported Wednesday – a revelation that is likely to heighten scrutiny of the facility after three of its detainees have died in recent weeks.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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