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as in interrogated
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in reviewed
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it
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as in explored
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examined
Point guard Jalen Brunson has returned to sitting on the Knicks' bench since his knee was examined in the team's locker room.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
One investigation into hospice fraud examined the business and financial records of every hospice currently operating in Los Angeles County, applying the same indicators identified by state auditors as potential red flags for fraud.
—Laura Geller, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Walczak also examined how statewide rent control would impact homeowners in individual cities and towns across the state, finding tax burdens on the average home in Boston would increase by $1,117.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
Along with studying alcohol's link to numerous cancers, the researchers also examined how low-to-moderate alcohol may impact the risk of Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular issues.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—Mark Banchereau, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
In its analysis, Pew examined 24 executive agency X accounts.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The cost of silence First, the researchers examined direct defenses—the chemical and physical changes the plant undergoes to make its leaves less palatable for caterpillars and thus hamper their growth.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
One investigation into hospice fraud examined the business and financial records of every hospice currently operating in Los Angeles County, applying the same indicators identified by state auditors as potential red flags for fraud.
—Laura Geller, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Walczak also examined how statewide rent control would impact homeowners in individual cities and towns across the state, finding tax burdens on the average home in Boston would increase by $1,117.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
Along with studying alcohol's link to numerous cancers, the researchers also examined how low-to-moderate alcohol may impact the risk of Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular issues.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—Mark Banchereau, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
In its analysis, Pew examined 24 executive agency X accounts.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The cost of silence First, the researchers examined direct defenses—the chemical and physical changes the plant undergoes to make its leaves less palatable for caterpillars and thus hamper their growth.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examined
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Garcia was interrogated by Customs and Border Protection agents while on board the Viking cruise ship at the port in Charleston, South Carolina.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Over the next eight months, Shargi was interrogated for hundreds of hours.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Internal submissions from OneAmerica Financial employees are sent weekly via email, reviewed by Osowski, and voted on by the communications team.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Before taking her 32-year-old brother's offer seriously, Kizzy explored alternatives both in the United Kingdom and abroad.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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One current staffer, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, told me that the institution also explored hosting a restaged White House Correspondents’ Dinner.—
Janay Kingsberry,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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But Florida’s family court guardians ad litem are not required to have any training in mental health or domestic abuse, while experts have long questioned the extent to which judges should rely on psychologists’ recommendations.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Democrats and some Republicans questioned using taxpayer money for the massive project, and Republicans did not include it in the final bill when it was released on Wednesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The rookie scanned the floor before stepping back and draining a 3-pointer over the league’s most popular player.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Wiliot said these real-time and always-on sensors set themselves apart from RFID or barcodes, whose data are only as good as the last time the code was scanned.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The Senate Ethics Committee also investigated allegations that Packwood solicited jobs from lobbyists for his ex-wife, used his staff to try to threaten the female accusers into keeping quiet and obstructed the investigation by altering his personal diaries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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That shooting is now being investigated as a homicide, police said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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That anticipated demand has not translated into strong hotel bookings and local travelers are outpacing international visitors, according to an early May 2026 report prepared by the group, which surveyed 205 members covering 11 host cities.—
Pat Maio,
Daily News,
7 June 2026
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Many of those surveyed reported that the length of observation—aquanauts’ daily excursions can last eight hours—is part of what makes the experience special.—
Susan Cosier,
Scientific American,
6 June 2026
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To move warm-blooded animals outside of a quarantined area, the animal must be inspected and treated as required by the TAHC and issued a permit or certificate for movement by a TAHC representative.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Animals cannot leave that zone without being inspected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Examined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examined. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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