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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 department said Wednesday that biological evidence from Guthrie’s Tucson-area home was being examined and that DNA profiles were at a lab for analysis.
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Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The nearly eight-week study, published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, examined 39 overweight and obese participants between 36 and 75 years old.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Lara rejected pressure from wildfire victim advocates to delay an interim 17% emergency hike until State Farm’s claims practices could be examined.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
For the 2024 study, researchers examined data from seven studies involving 9,141 women from across the globe, including the United States, China, Australia, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
The department said Wednesday that biological evidence from Guthrie's Tucson-area home was being examined and that DNA profiles were at a lab for analysis.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Police have now released photos and video surveillance of a suspect, and DNA evidence is being examined, but rumors kept coming back to the family—particularly to Guthrie’s brother-in-law, Tomasso Cioni.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Feb. 2026
The November 2025 issue examined the founding of the United States and brought the nation’s history to bear on its present—and its future.
—The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
In these situations, legal processes become one of the primary tools through which conflicts are examined and resolved.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The nearly eight-week study, published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, examined 39 overweight and obese participants between 36 and 75 years old.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Lara rejected pressure from wildfire victim advocates to delay an interim 17% emergency hike until State Farm’s claims practices could be examined.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
For the 2024 study, researchers examined data from seven studies involving 9,141 women from across the globe, including the United States, China, Australia, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
The department said Wednesday that biological evidence from Guthrie's Tucson-area home was being examined and that DNA profiles were at a lab for analysis.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Police have now released photos and video surveillance of a suspect, and DNA evidence is being examined, but rumors kept coming back to the family—particularly to Guthrie’s brother-in-law, Tomasso Cioni.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Feb. 2026
The November 2025 issue examined the founding of the United States and brought the nation’s history to bear on its present—and its future.
—The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
In these situations, legal processes become one of the primary tools through which conflicts are examined and resolved.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examined
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His gripping performance as a man who is brutally interrogated by two police officers was debated in the House of Commons.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Over the past 15 years, he has been imprisoned, blindfolded, interrogated, and put under house arrest with a 20-year ban on making films.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, the company brought in over $500 million in systemwide sales, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The late Cuban modernist painter, whose boundary-blurring art explored his complex Afro-Asian Latino heritage, is currently having his largest-ever American retrospective at New York’s Museum of Modern Art.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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With the high vacancy rates in most school districts, introducing an entrepreneurial approach for those able, suitable and seeking to educate should be explored, via national study in conjunction with our universities.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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That same year, Andrew's nephew, a then-17-year-old Prince Harry, was questioned by police about underage drinking and cannabis use, but he was never arrested or charged.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some have questioned if the law will truly guarantee the liberty of ex-detainees.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Raman spectroscopy scanned multiple points across the film to detect structural damage.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The atmosphere at Guard and Grace Guard and his team scanned cities nationwide for the right spot to open the next Guard and Grace, eventually tossing aside Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Nashville and Miami in favor of Charlotte.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Her death is being investigated as a possible domestic violence homicide, police said.—
Timia Cobb,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this month, a newborn baby died from a listeria infection in New Mexico after the infant’s mother drank raw milk, and officials there are warning people off those products while the death is being investigated.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The damage was documented by National Weather Service employees who surveyed the area.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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As for who was surveyed, there were more Republicans than Democrats participating in the poll.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Routine maintenance periods typically last about six months, while larger refits or modernization efforts can take years and cost billions of dollars due to the scale of systems that must be inspected, repaired, or replaced.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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In early February, Delaney inspected five holding rooms that hold up to 226 people.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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