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as in interrogates
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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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
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as in explores
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examines
The series examines the exhilarating lives of local and international professional players both on and off the field.
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
This report from Bleeping Computer examines these issues in detail.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
The film follows Bouchra, a Moroccan coyote filmmaker living in New York, who examines the impact of her homosexuality on her mother Aicha, a cardiologist in Casablanca.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
What the Science Actually Says There's currently no study that directly examines how energy, mood, and sleep are impacted by delaying coffee after waking, compared to drinking it immediately upon waking.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
Where Love Story examines a couple defined by elegance and privacy, Pam & Tommy looks at a couple defined by tabloid exposure.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson (w/t) examines the stories behind some of history’s most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.
—Peter White, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
The exhibit is made in collaboration with the Tarrant County Education Foundation and examines how long common items take to decompose, what materials people used before plastics and how artists and companies are rethinking waste today, according to the museum.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
The film examines the push-pull of attraction and rejection on a scope both intimate and global, finding the uneasy space where the two meet.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
This report from Bleeping Computer examines these issues in detail.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
The film follows Bouchra, a Moroccan coyote filmmaker living in New York, who examines the impact of her homosexuality on her mother Aicha, a cardiologist in Casablanca.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
What the Science Actually Says There's currently no study that directly examines how energy, mood, and sleep are impacted by delaying coffee after waking, compared to drinking it immediately upon waking.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
Where Love Story examines a couple defined by elegance and privacy, Pam & Tommy looks at a couple defined by tabloid exposure.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson (w/t) examines the stories behind some of history’s most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.
—Peter White, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
The exhibit is made in collaboration with the Tarrant County Education Foundation and examines how long common items take to decompose, what materials people used before plastics and how artists and companies are rethinking waste today, according to the museum.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
The film examines the push-pull of attraction and rejection on a scope both intimate and global, finding the uneasy space where the two meet.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examines
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When Deadline interrogates how Doctor Who can continue with millions of pounds less budget per episode, Salt again harks back to her early time in the post.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Engage with art that interrogates identity and civic belonging.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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During this evaluation, a specialist inspects the home’s exterior — including the roof, vents, siding, and surrounding vegetation — to identify vulnerabilities, particularly for ember ignition, and suggests mitigation measures.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Max Wilcox, the owner, said Frosty Club inspects its flower before shipping it overnight directly to retailers.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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What readers are saying The conversation explores the impact of a holistic understanding of AI on students' learning experiences, with many participants emphasizing the importance of foundational skills before delving into AI.—
Rebecca Winthrop,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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During Ocean Week, each grade level explores a different marine habitat, building ocean literacy across ponds, the seashore, sandy beaches, wetlands, kelp forest and the open ocean.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Honey scans all successful discount codes used on a specific website and automatically applies them at checkout.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Franny scans the cabin, searching for something else to talk about, something that will keep them in each other's presence, if only for a little while longer.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The independent agency investigates all fatal general aviation accidents, including commercial accidents and incidents, as well as significant accidents across the various modes of transportation and pipeline accidents.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Prestianni denies the allegations, and served a one-game provisional suspension for the second leg while UEFA investigates.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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An officer then reviews the footage before any ticket is issued.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Frank Stibling, Pat Coad, Bob Zajac and Lina Najjar were appointed to the View Assessment Commission, which reviews development applications.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Even with the increases, Miami-area prices remain under $3 a gallon and are 28 cents lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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The report surveys a total of 1,900 films released between 2007 and 2025.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In just 10 seconds, the AI analyzes the photos and generates a detailed report about hair and scalp, grading you on issues such as temple recession, crown thinning, and more.—
Angela Moscaritolo,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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