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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
The new footage proved to be crucial in both the Right of Review hearing and the subsequent hearing that re-examined the incident.
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Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
At a nearby hospital, after a doctor examined her wounds and tested her for a concussion, investigators snapped photos of the bruises on her face.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
Anyone who believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is interested in peace should have their head examined.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Seeking professional guidance early is key so that strategies can be examined and coordinated effectively.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Charlotte Observer in May examined Mecklenburg County’s mental healthcare system.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
The study, conducted by Keith Sockman, associate professor of biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, examined flying insect abundance over 15 seasons from 2004 to 2024 in a high-altitude meadow in Colorado.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
In the new study, researchers examined bone marrow stem cells donated by patients undergoing hip replacement surgery.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Insurance is becoming more expensive with fewer options A 2025 report from the Treasury Department examined insurance data trends from 330 insurers, covering more than 246 million homeowners insurance policies across the country from 2018 to 2022.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
At a nearby hospital, after a doctor examined her wounds and tested her for a concussion, investigators snapped photos of the bruises on her face.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
Anyone who believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is interested in peace should have their head examined.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Seeking professional guidance early is key so that strategies can be examined and coordinated effectively.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Charlotte Observer in May examined Mecklenburg County’s mental healthcare system.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
The study, conducted by Keith Sockman, associate professor of biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, examined flying insect abundance over 15 seasons from 2004 to 2024 in a high-altitude meadow in Colorado.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
In the new study, researchers examined bone marrow stem cells donated by patients undergoing hip replacement surgery.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Insurance is becoming more expensive with fewer options A 2025 report from the Treasury Department examined insurance data trends from 330 insurers, covering more than 246 million homeowners insurance policies across the country from 2018 to 2022.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examined
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In the hours after the shooting, authorities detained two people, including one interrogated by law enforcement.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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One man, George Zinn, was charged with obstruction, while the second, Zachariah Qureshi, was merely interrogated, according to the statement.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sanders denies his company made tianeptine products, though another former employee also claims in court documents that Shaman Botanicals sold tianeptine, and FDA reports reviewed by The Star list Shaman Botanicals as a distributor of a tianeptine product that was later recalled.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jeff is the author of Appalachian Fall (Simon & Schuster, 2020), which explored the decline of the coal industry and community-level responses to the energy transition.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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When these interactions were explored further, Thorn researchers found notable patterns especially among younger boys, defined as 9 to 12-year-olds in the study.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the probe unfolded, Kelly Dever was one of several low-rent Canton losers who couldn’t keep their stories straight when questioned by the feds.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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That person was questioned and later released, and so was another taken into custody later that day.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Claude scanned thousands of systems and identified weak points.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Is this event also a way to make World and the Orb feel more approachable and less intimidating to the public, especially those skeptical of getting their eyes scanned?—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The then-Bay Area Air Quality Management District investigated and referred the case to Becton.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Research published in Psychology, Health & Medicine investigated how people gather information when evaluating potential romantic partners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many companies and industries are clearly overwhelmed by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence—with a recent Massachusetts Institute of Technology paper suggesting that 95% of generative AI pilot programs had failed among the dozens of companies the researchers surveyed.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Perseverance rover surveyed the river valley after finding the sample to better understand the environment where the rocks were deposited and determine how the leopard spots may have formed, Hurowitz said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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SeaTac is one of the first facilities inspected under the Act, and its findings may set the tone for what is uncovered nationwide.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 2024 report is based on information from 77,688 containers inspected, where 8,850 were found to have deficiencies.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Examined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examined. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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