EXAMINED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

examined

verb

past tense of examine

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 Moss was involved in a systematic review that examined how rapidly measles antibody levels circulating in the blood decrease. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026 Executives also consulted a panel that examined the reactions of thousands of consumers. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 July 2026 Reducing Sleep and Tracking Weight Previous research has typically examined weight changes following more extreme sleep restriction—such as four or five hours a night—and outcomes after shorter periods, like two weeks, St-Onge said. — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 20 July 2026 The officer was also taken to a hospital where he was examined and released. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026 The deputies responded to the scene in personal work trucks rather than the department’s bomb truck and Osborn improperly examined the grenade and falsely reported it inert, according to the complaint. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 The report has examined the difficulties hydropower operators encounter when upgrading or replacing large power transformers (LPTs). — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026 HalluSquatting tests found high AI hallucination rates The researchers examined Cursor, Cursor CLI, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Cline and Gemini CLI. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026 Detectives later examined Roper's cellphone and confirmed those communications had been deleted, the affidavit states. — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 13 July 2026

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The brothers’ previous films included 2021’s Camp Confidential, about European Jews who found asylum in America after fleeing Nazi Europe, enlisted in the Army, and interrogated Nazi war criminals at a secret camp.

— Marisa Fox, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Along these routes, the bulldozers piled up mounds to enclose fortified compounds, military outposts and detention facilities where Palestinians were interrogated and tortured.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Definition of interrogated

Verb

William Megginson and Jeffry Netter reviewed a large body of evidence in 2001 and concluded that privatized firms generally became more profitable and financially healthier.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The deal must be reviewed by Congress, which has 90 days to consider it.

— Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 22 July 2026

Definition of reviewed

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Speakers also explored the intersection between faith and democratic values, condemning discriminatory law enforcement practices and cutbacks of voting rights.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
As governments and technology companies search for reliable, low-carbon power solutions, micro-modular reactors are emerging as one of several technologies being explored to support future electricity demand.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

Definition of explored

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The man questioned by police earlier allegedly appeared to throw 10 punches at the man on the ground and three knee strikes or kicks, according to the arrest reports.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
His parents, however, have questioned that as out of character and potentially the sign that foul play was covered up.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of questioned

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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation later joined them in looking into any allegations of fraud, such as ballots scanned twice or unsigned ballots.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Over a two-month period starting last August, Barragan’s report said, Flock cameras scanned more than 210 million license plates.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of scanned

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The new charges were brought after Bedfordshire Police investigated reports made by four additional women, police said.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Since the files were lost, the sheriff’s office can’t say what individuals were interviewed or investigated.

— Samantha Springer, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Definition of investigated

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Twenty-two percent of chief financial officers surveyed by Mercer in February said the high price of health benefits had forced them to stop hiring or led to layoffs.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
For its second-quarter financial results out next week, financial analysts surveyed by FactSet expect earnings per share will barely budge — 32 cents versus 33 cents a year earlier — continuing a sixth quarter streak of flat or falling profits.

— Bernard Condon, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of surveyed

Verb

Typically, fruit flies or other small flies are given priority foundation, and need to be remedied by the time a restaurant is re-inspected in five business days.

— Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Mecklenburg County sanitation scores The Mecklenburg County sanitation grades database shows that at least 141 restaurants were inspected July 10-16.

— Eva Flowe July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

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