Synonyms of examines

examines

verb

present tense third-person singular of examine

1

as in interrogates

to put a series of questions to

the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogates
• questions
• pumps
• quizzes
• catechizes
• grills
• queries
• gives the third degree to
• picks the brains of
• cross-examines
• sweats
• debriefs
• harasses
• annoys
• pesters
• cross-questions
• canvasses
• hounds
• polls

2

as in inspects

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspects
• scans
• reviews
• surveys
• analyzes
• scrutinizes
• explores
• views
• audits
• investigates
• oversees
• watches
• checks (out)
• goes over
• dissects
• cons
• notices
• overlooks
• studies
• observes
• peruses
• parses
• researches
• classifies
• probes
• categorizes
• combs
• delves (into)
• pores (over)
• plumbs
• picks over
• reinspects
• resurveys
• rereviews

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• glances (at or over)
• skims

3

as in explores

to search through or into

a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explores
• investigates
• looks (into)
• researches
• probes
• delves (into)
• inspects
• inquires (into)
• digs (into)
• checks up on
• scans
• checks into
• studies
• views
• peruses
• sifts
• skims (through)
• thumbs (through)
• browses
• surfs
• cruises
• reinvestigates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of examines

The bipartisan panel, established in 2023 under GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, examines US competition with China, including issues involving technology transfers and export controls. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

According to the clinic, their surgical model is doctor-led; the doctor who examines the patient draws the plan and the hairline, opens the channels, and stays in the operating room with the team throughout the procedure. — Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Poll worker Devin Percak, of Munster, left talks to a voter while Tanesha Wright, of East Chicago, right, examines her ID. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

The study also examines whether companies use workers’ personal information to determine their compensation. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

The research, conducted by Pranay Mudaliar and Jerin John, an associate professor of mechanical, industrial and aerospace engineering at Concordia University, examines how the gel responds to shear, temperature, and the addition of ethanol. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

In most states, illness coverage begins after 15 days, and hip and knee problems carry a six-month wait that Fetch can waive for knees if a vet examines your pet within the first 30 days. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

As Lefens mixes spiritual elements with the quotidian, the novel examines the paradoxes of safety, responsibility, and trust. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

My work examines how hormonal and metabolic signals influence bone renewal. — Priya Bhardwaj, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026