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 Associated Press’ reporting on the return to analog experiences examines how people across generations are finding comfort and connection through tangible activities and older technologies. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Available as a Chrome or Microsoft Edge extension, Caveat examines responses and surfaces an overall assessment, key findings, important caveats, and points worth verifying. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Director Maiken Baird’s film examines the titular Palestinian scholar and activist who became a leading advocate for the Palestinian cause in the West. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

Armstrong Williams examines the issues shaping America’s future, from the approaching midterm elections to the security of essential technology and the health of American families. — Bill Wachsberger, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026

Correspondent Jo Ling Kent examines whether the measure would deliver the benefits its backers promise — and why some progressives oppose it. — David Morgan, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Calik’s examines the human and technological forces shaping denim in its Spring/Summer 2028 collection. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Using the history of gay male desire in different time periods — dangerous, clandestine, outlawed and at long last fitfully accepted — the film examines legacy and what gets handed down across time. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Radial Entertainment has teamed with Content Partners and ITV America to produce new episodes of the series that examines true crime tales from the perspective of scientific evidence and data analysis. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026