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as in exams
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 investigations
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 inspections
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 examinations
Even a brief mention of the issue from a patient can help alert professionals to take a more sensitive approach during treatments and examinations.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Over the course of three months, the team conducted medical examinations on nearly all 1,000 island inhabitants, collecting biological samples and systematically surveying the island’s flora and fauna.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Forensic examinations of the equivalent of 100,000 cell phones worth of data is underway.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Because there was a limited number of remains found, the examinations came back undetermined.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Laboratories in two different countries conducted examinations.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Jennings left one snap into the fourth quarter, and examinations this past week reportedly revealed no significant damage to his left shoulder.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Further examinations by team doctors showed nothing serious and Glasow was cleared to pitch Monday.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Over the course of three months, the team conducted medical examinations on nearly all 1,000 island inhabitants, collecting biological samples and systematically surveying the island’s flora and fauna.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Forensic examinations of the equivalent of 100,000 cell phones worth of data is underway.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Because there was a limited number of remains found, the examinations came back undetermined.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Laboratories in two different countries conducted examinations.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Jennings left one snap into the fourth quarter, and examinations this past week reportedly revealed no significant damage to his left shoulder.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Further examinations by team doctors showed nothing serious and Glasow was cleared to pitch Monday.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examinations
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The 10-point agreement obtained by USA TODAY, would commit participating schools to cap international undergraduate enrollment at 15% of the student body, freeze tuition over the next five years; and require applicants to take the SAT, ACT or other similar entry exams.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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To promote a healthy oral microbiome, the dentist recommends brushing and flossing regularly and performing consistent dental exams.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Multiple monitoring groups and investigations have likewise pointed to a flood of disinformation campaigns with links to Russia.—
John E. Herbst,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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As with all investigations leading to arrest, the subjects of the investigation are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Health Department gives restaurants with low scores a chance to correct issues, sometimes performing follow-up inspections the same day.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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See the entire database of restaurant inspections here.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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To learn more about breast cancer symptoms and what imaging tests are available, click here.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a series of tests carried out by engineers, Google’s robots passed the banana test, which involved serving different fruits into plates based on color.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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But many of its largest moderation decisions—like its decision to take down thousands of bizarre child-exploitation videos in 2017—have been reactive, coming after inquiries from news organizations.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Los Angeles Times was first to report on the inquiries.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Practical tools include documenting decision logic, assigning clear accountability and running bias audits.—
Manish Goyal,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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States audits, however, have repeatedly shown that CoreCivic facilities in Tennessee have failed to follow federal standards, including closing investigations before receiving rape kit results, failing to send rape kits for testing and not recording disciplinary actions.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Her studies revealed lead’s dangers and protected workers, but government and industry ignored her warnings, with almost unimaginably devastating results.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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The debates will often put him up against college women, who are often used as little more than window dressing to be both leered and laughed at, as opposed to, say, a gender-studies professor or career pundit.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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One section traces Fletcher's formative years and early experimentations; another touches on her current artistic explorations.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Caroline Hú worked with choreographer Emma Portner in a dance-film hybrid blending Hu’s romantic couture with Portner’s explorations of movement, identity and solitude.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Examinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examinations. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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