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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
That is why the recent ruling by Israel’s Supreme Court allowing women to sit for the national rabbinical examinations feels so significant, and so deeply personal.
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Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The Kansas bill would establish auditing procedures, outline reporting requirements for PBMs and allow the Insurance Department to conduct financial examinations of benefit managers to ensure compliance.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
The agency noted that Trident is currently undergoing routine financial examinations which include a review of affiliate transactions.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Early veterinary examinations found the animal appears healthy — a remarkable outcome given the circumstances of its trip.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Early veterinary examinations found the animal appears healthy — a remarkable outcome given the circumstances.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Early veterinary examinations found that the animal appears healthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The zoo said Wednesday that the 11-pound (5-kilogram) male fox appears healthy after early examinations.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The Kansas bill would establish auditing procedures, outline reporting requirements for PBMs and allow the Insurance Department to conduct financial examinations of benefit managers to ensure compliance.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
The agency noted that Trident is currently undergoing routine financial examinations which include a review of affiliate transactions.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Early veterinary examinations found the animal appears healthy — a remarkable outcome given the circumstances of its trip.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Early veterinary examinations found the animal appears healthy — a remarkable outcome given the circumstances.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Early veterinary examinations found that the animal appears healthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The zoo said Wednesday that the 11-pound (5-kilogram) male fox appears healthy after early examinations.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examinations
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The program offers federal funding for reproductive health services provided to low-income and uninsured patients, including birth control, cancer screenings, wellness exams and HIV testing.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Depending on how long a potential strike lasted, important state testing could be disrupted, as could student plans to take college-admissions assessments, such as the SAT and Advanced Placement exams.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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But at least in its immediate aftermath, investigations of Tuesday’s shooting appear to be firmly in the hands of the federal government, without any clear interventions by state officials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The charges are the latest in a series of high-profile moves made by state and federal prosecutors as both have ramped up their investigations into hospice operators.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the past decade, $15,745 of the county’s funds have been allocated to Billings Road work including inspections, weed eating and mowing the surrounding grass.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The buyer recently finished the inspections, but Murray isn’t holding his breath.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Now, the exams, oral tests and presentations are weighted more heavily for students’ course grades than take-home problem sets.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Simple field tests can provide further insight.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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First To Serve, the nonprofit that supervises the hotel, did not respond to inquiries from The Times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nehls has said his campaign complied with federal law and addressed inquiries into alleged behavior as political retribution.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Independent audits verify the metals exist Another important safeguard built into the gold IRA storage system is independent auditing.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Numerous audits, recounts and lawsuits across the country failed to turn up evidence of widespread voter fraud that could have changed the election's results.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Both studies found that while sports betting access overall didn't lead to significant changes in bankruptcy filings, the 2025 study found that online access did.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Additional updates, findings, and insights will be shared as the studies continue.—
Crista Marchesseault,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, engineers in Silicon Valley were allegedly designing ingenious ways to make explorations of digital rabbit holes irresistible.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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His plays — rife with explorations of deep humanity and emotion — provide not just a framework for hanging many different worlds upon his words, but also the kind of complex characters and twisted tales that actors and filmmakers crave, whether tragedy, romance or comedy.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Examinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examinations. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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